HS Code for Pine timber

Pine timber is classified under HS code 4407.11 because it meets the specific criteria for wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and exceeds a thickness of 6mm. This code is nested within Chapter 44, which governs wood and articles of wood. The subheading 4407.11 is reserved specifically for coniferous species of the genus Pinus. To qualify for this classification, the timber must be processed beyond simple logs but not yet reached the stage of finished joinery or carpentry. The classification remains applicable whether the wood is planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided the primary characteristic remains sawn timber of the specified species. Customs authorities prioritize the botanical genus (Pinus) and the physical dimensions (thickness exceeding 6mm) when determining the eligibility for this code. The processing must not have reached a point where the wood is considered a finished product like a picture frame or a tool handle, as those would fall under different headings within the same chapter. Furthermore, the moisture content or treatment with preservatives (like pressure-treated pine) does not typically move the product out of 4407, provided the structural form remains sawn timber.

Products Included

• Sawn pine planks and boards
• Pine beams for structural framing
• Finger-jointed pine timber
• Planed pine boards exceeding 6mm thickness
• Rough-sawn pine scantlings

Common Misclassification

Pine timber is frequently confused with HS code 4403, which covers wood in the rough (logs) that has not yet been sawn lengthwise. Another common error is using 4409 for pine timber that has been continuously shaped (tongue and groove), or 4418 for pine that has been further manufactured into builders' joinery. Additionally, if the pine is 6mm or thinner, it must be classified under 4408 as veneer sheets.

FAQ

What is the HS code for pine timber?

The HS code for pine timber (coniferous species of Pinus) sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeding 6mm in thickness is 4407.11.

Does pressure treatment change the HS code for pine timber?

No, pine timber that has been treated with paint, stains, or preservatives like CCA remains under 4407.11, provided it is still sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeds 6mm in thickness.