HS Code for Sawn ash wood

Sawn ash wood is classified under HS code 4407.95. Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System covers wood and articles of wood, including wood charcoal. Heading 4407 is specifically for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This heading is often referred to as "lumber" or "timber" in commercial trade. The sub-heading 4407.95 is the specific designation for Ash (Fraxinus spp.). To qualify for this code, the wood must have undergone processing such as sawing or chipping but must not have been further worked into specific shapes or products that would move it into subsequent headings. The thickness threshold of 6 mm is a critical technical requirement for classification under 4407; wood thinner than this is typically classified under 4408 as veneer. The inclusion of finger-jointed or sanded wood within this code allows for modern timber manufacturing processes while maintaining the primary classification as sawn lumber.

Products Included

• Ash planks thicker than 6mm
• Sawn ash boards
• Finger-jointed ash lumber
• Sanded ash timber beams
• Ash wood chipped lengthwise

Common Misclassification

Sawn ash wood is often misclassified under HS code 4403.95, which covers ash wood in the rough (logs). Once a log has been sawn into planks, it must move to 4407. Another common error is using HS code 4409.29, which is for wood that has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, etc.) along any of its edges or faces. If the ash wood has been profiled for flooring or siding, it belongs in 4409.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Sawn ash wood?

The HS code for sawn ash wood thicker than 6mm is 4407.95.

Does this code include ash wood veneer?

No, ash wood veneer that is 6mm or thinner is classified under HS code 4408.90.