4403.22.01.08 - Pulpwood 🖩

This HTS classification, specifically 4403.22.01.08, covers pulpwood that is coniferous and of the pine (Pinus spp.) species. Pulpwood refers to logs or wood of such species specifically intended for the production of wood pulp, which is a primary component in the manufacturing of paper and other cellulose-based products. The wood is classified in its rough state, meaning it may have had its bark or sapwood removed, or it could be roughly squared, but it has not undergone further processing into finished or semi-finished lumber.

This category is distinct from its siblings within the "Other, coniferous" subcategory. Specifically, it differentiates itself from "Poles, piles and posts" and "Logs and timber." While "Logs and timber" may also be coniferous and rough-hewn, the defining characteristic of this classification is its intended end-use as raw material for pulp production. Poles, piles, and posts are typically selected for their strength and straightness for structural applications, a criterion not essential for pulpwood.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of wood under 4403.22.01.08 is determined by its coniferous nature, its species being pine (Pinus spp.), and its primary intended use as pulpwood, regardless of whether it has been debarked or roughly squared. The absence of further subdivisions emphasizes that the key distinguishing factor at this level is the intended end-use in the pulp and paper industry.