HS Code Subheading

Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, cellular wood panels

4418.92 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 441892

This category covers builders' joinery and carpentry of wood specifically made from cellular wood panels. These panels feature a lightweight core, often a honeycomb or lattice structure, sandwiched between thin wood-based sheets. This construction provides high strength-to-weight ratios, excellent stability, and good insulation properties, making them ideal for applications like hollow-core doors, lightweight partitions, and furniture components where reduced weight and structural integrity are crucial. International trade is driven by the construction and interior design sectors' demand for efficient, lightweight, and often pre-fabricated solutions that can reduce installation time and material costs. Importers are typically countries with active building industries, and exporters are those with advanced manufacturing capabilities for these specialized panels. Compliance with timber legality regulations is also relevant.

Products Under This Code

Cellular core doors, lightweight partition panels, honeycomb wood panels, sandwich panels with wood faces, hollow core door blanks, acoustic wood panels

Real World Examples

JELD-WEN hollow core doors, Masonite hollow core doors, specific lightweight furniture panels, architectural partition systems

Common Misclassification

May be confused with solid wood panels (4412) or other types of composite panels if the cellular core structure is not clearly defined, or with other builders' joinery (441899) if the panel type isn't specified.

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 4418.92

Cellular wood panelsWood panels

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 4418.74 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors 4418.75 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, China, and Poland are significant producers and exporters, while the USA, UK, and other EU nations are major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441892?

HS code 441892 covers: Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, cellular wood panels. This category covers builders' joinery and carpentry of wood specifically made from cellular wood panels. These panels feature a lightweight core, often a honeycomb or lattice structure, sandwiched between thin wood-based sheets. This construction provides high strength-to-weight ratios, excellent stability, and good insulation properties, making them ideal for applications like hollow-core doors, lightweight partitions, and furniture components where reduced weight and structural integrity are crucial. International trade is driven by the construction and interior design sectors' demand for efficient, lightweight, and often pre-fabricated solutions that can reduce installation time and material costs. Importers are typically countries with active building industries, and exporters are those with advanced manufacturing capabilities for these specialized panels. Compliance with timber legality regulations is also relevant.

What products fall under HS code 441892?

Cellular core doors, lightweight partition panels, honeycomb wood panels, sandwich panels with wood faces, hollow core door blanks, acoustic wood panels

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441892?

May be confused with solid wood panels (4412) or other types of composite panels if the cellular core structure is not clearly defined, or with other builders' joinery (441899) if the panel type isn't specified.

How is HS code 441892 structured?

HS code 441892 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.