HS Code for Sawn coniferous wood

Sawn coniferous wood of species other than pine, fir, or spruce is classified under HS code 4407.19. This code serves as a residual category within the coniferous section of heading 4407. Heading 4407 covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, with a thickness exceeding 6 mm. While specific subheadings exist for pine (4407.11) and fir/spruce (4407.12), 4407.19 captures all other softwoods, such as cedar, larch, hemlock, and redwood. The classification is based on the wood being from a coniferous tree (gymnosperm) and not falling into the previously mentioned specific categories. The wood can be rough, planed, sanded, or finger-jointed. This category is essential for the international trade of specialty softwoods used in outdoor construction, siding, and shingles, where the specific properties of species like cedar or larch are required. Accurate classification under 4407.19 requires the exclusion of the Pinus, Abies, and Picea genera.

Products Included

• Sawn cedar wood
• Larch timber
• Hemlock planks
• Douglas fir (if not Abies/Picea)
• Yew wood boards
• Redwood lumber

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 4407.11 (Pine) or 4407.12 (Fir and Spruce). It is critical to identify the exact species to avoid using the residual category 4407.19 incorrectly when a specific code exists. It is also sometimes confused with 4403.26 (Other coniferous logs) if the wood has not been sawn lengthwise. If the wood is treated with paint, stains, or preservatives, it might still fall here, but some jurisdictions require classification under 4407.11-12 if the species matches those specific codes regardless of treatment.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sawn coniferous wood?

For coniferous species other than pine, fir, or spruce, the HS code is 4407.19.

Does this include treated wood?

Yes, as long as it is sawn lengthwise and thicker than 6mm, though it must be a coniferous species other than pine, fir, or spruce.