4403.22.01.25 - Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)

This HTS category, 4403.22.01.25, specifically classifies Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) in its rough wood form. This includes timber and logs that have not undergone significant processing, such as sawing into dimensional lumber. The wood may be stripped of its bark and sapwood or simply roughly squared to facilitate transport or handling, but it remains in its primary, unprocessed state as raw timber.

This classification differentiates Ponderosa pine from other coniferous species listed at the same level, such as Southern yellow pine and its varieties (4403.22.01.20). While both are coniferous logs and timber, the distinguishing factor here is the precise species of pine. Ponderosa pine is a distinct species from those grouped under the Southern yellow pine designation, necessitating its separate classification for accurate trade tracking and tariff application.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 4403.22.01.25 is final for rough Ponderosa pine logs and timber. Importers and exporters should ensure the wood is indeed Ponderosa pine and remains in its rough-hewn state, as any significant further processing or a different pine species would lead to classification under a different HTS code.