HS Code for Tropical sawn wood

Tropical sawn wood is classified under HS code 4407.29 when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and has a thickness exceeding 6mm. Heading 4407 is the primary category for wood sawn lengthwise. Within this heading, the 20-series subheadings are dedicated to tropical wood species. While specific codes exist for popular tropical woods like Teak (4407.23) or Mahogany (4407.21), the 4407.29 code serves as the "Not Elsewhere Classified" (n.e.c.) category for all other tropical wood species listed in the Chapter 44 Subheading Note 2. This classification is based on three factors: the botanical species (tropical), the processing (sawn or chipped lengthwise), and the physical dimension (thickness over 6mm). This code is vital for international timber trade monitoring and is often subject to specific customs documentation regarding the origin and legality of the wood.

Products Included

• Sawn planks of Iroko or Padauk
• Zebrawood boards thicker than 6mm
• Sawn tropical timber of species not specifically named in 4407.21-4407.28
• Finger-jointed tropical wood planks (if not further worked)

Common Misclassification

Tropical sawn wood is frequently misclassified under 4408.39 if the thickness is 6mm or less, as heading 4408 is reserved for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood. It is also often confused with 4409.22 (Tropical wood continuously shaped), which covers wood that has been planed, tongued, or grooved along any of its edges or faces. If the wood is simply sawn and planed on the flat surfaces, it remains in 4407.29; if it has a profile (like shiplap or molding), it moves to 4409.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tropical sawn wood (other)?

The HS code for tropical wood species not specifically listed elsewhere, sawn or chipped lengthwise and thicker than 6mm, is 4407.29.

Does 4407.29 include planed wood?

Yes, wood classified under 4407.29 can be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided it has not been continuously shaped along the edges.