4403.22.01.20 - Southern yellow pine (Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda)), long leaf pine (Pinus palustris), pitch pine (Pinus rigida), short leaf pine (Pinus echinata), slash pine (Pinus elliottii) and Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana)

This HTS classification pertains to coniferous wood in its rough state, specifically focusing on logs and timber originating from six identified species of pine: Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), Long leaf pine (Pinus palustris), Pitch pine (Pinus rigida), Short leaf pine (Pinus echinata), Slash pine (Pinus elliottii), and Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana). The material at this stage is generally characterized by its unprocessed form, which may include the presence of bark or sapwood, or may have been roughly squared to facilitate transport or initial handling, but has not undergone further significant processing such as sawing into planks or shaping into specific articles.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 4403.22.01.25, which specifically covers Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa). While both fall under the broader heading of "Of pine (Pinus spp.), other," this specific classification is limited to the enumerated pine species, excluding Ponderosa pine and any other pine species that might fall under the "Other" sibling category (HTS 4403.22.01.30). The key differentiator lies in the precise botanical identification of the pine species.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive, relying on the accurate identification of the wood's species and its state of processing as outlined in the description. Professionals should ensure the timber is indeed one of the listed Southern yellow pine species and remains in its rough or roughly squared form to correctly apply this classification.