HS Code Subheading

Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors

4418.74 Subheading
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

About HS Code 441874

This HS code covers assembled flooring panels specifically designed for mosaic floors, made of wood but not of bamboo or with a bamboo top layer. These panels are characterized by small pieces of wood arranged in geometric patterns, creating intricate and decorative floor surfaces. Mosaic wood flooring is often considered a premium product, valued for its artistic appeal, craftsmanship, and ability to create unique interior aesthetics in high-end residential, commercial, and heritage properties. Major importers are typically countries with a strong demand for luxury finishes and architectural design, such as Germany, the US, and France. Key exporters often include nations with skilled woodworking industries and access to diverse timber species, like Poland, China, and Sweden. Traders should focus on the wood species, pattern complexity, and installation methods, as these are crucial for market positioning.

Products Under This Code

Oak parquet mosaic, Walnut mosaic flooring, Maple block mosaic, Teak mosaic panels, Geometric wood floor tiles, Decorative wood mosaic, Herringbone mosaic flooring

Real World Examples

Junckers Parquet, Kahrs Mosaic Flooring, Boen Parquet, Generic Oak Mosaic Flooring

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with other assembled wood flooring (441875) or bamboo mosaic flooring (which would fall under 441873). The distinction is 'assembled flooring panels' specifically 'for mosaic floors' and 'not of bamboo'.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.

Products Classified Under 4418.74

Mosaic parquetWood mosaic flooring

Related Codes

4418.11 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; of tropical wood 4418.19 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; (of other than tropical wood) 4418.21 Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, of tropical wood; 4418.29 Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood) 4418.30 wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89 4418.40 Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work 4418.50 Wood; shingles and shakes 4418.73 Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo 4418.75 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer 4418.79 Wood; assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Major importers include Germany, the US, and France; key exporters are Poland, China, and Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441874?

HS code 441874 covers: Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors. This HS code covers assembled flooring panels specifically designed for mosaic floors, made of wood but not of bamboo or with a bamboo top layer. These panels are characterized by small pieces of wood arranged in geometric patterns, creating intricate and decorative floor surfaces. Mosaic wood flooring is often considered a premium product, valued for its artistic appeal, craftsmanship, and ability to create unique interior aesthetics in high-end residential, commercial, and heritage properties. Major importers are typically countries with a strong demand for luxury finishes and architectural design, such as Germany, the US, and France. Key exporters often include nations with skilled woodworking industries and access to diverse timber species, like Poland, China, and Sweden. Traders should focus on the wood species, pattern complexity, and installation methods, as these are crucial for market positioning.

What products fall under HS code 441874?

Oak parquet mosaic, Walnut mosaic flooring, Maple block mosaic, Teak mosaic panels, Geometric wood floor tiles, Decorative wood mosaic, Herringbone mosaic flooring

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441874?

Can be confused with other assembled wood flooring (441875) or bamboo mosaic flooring (which would fall under 441873). The distinction is 'assembled flooring panels' specifically 'for mosaic floors' and 'not of bamboo'.

How is HS code 441874 structured?

HS code 441874 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (74) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.