4403.22.01.65 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m3 |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS code, 4403.22.01.65, covers "Other" coniferous wood in the rough, specifically of pine (Pinus spp.), that does not fit into more specific classifications within the "Other, coniferous" category. This means it includes pine lumber that is roughly squared or stripped of bark and sapwood but is not intended for use as pulpwood, poles, piles, posts, or as primary logs and timber for sawmilling. Essentially, it represents pine wood in its raw, less processed state that doesn't meet the defined criteria for other subheadings at this level.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. HTS 4403.22.01.08 specifically designates "Pulpwood," which is wood intended for the manufacture of wood pulp. The sibling categories "Poles, piles and posts" and "Logs and timber" refer to wood shaped or processed for particular structural or primary lumber applications. Therefore, 4403.22.01.65 acts as a residual category for rough pine wood that doesn't align with these defined end-uses or primary processing stages.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 4403.22.01.65. Classification at this level requires careful consideration of the physical form and intended use, ensuring that the imported or exported pine wood is not eligible for more granularly defined subheadings within the broader category of coniferous wood in the rough. The absence of further subdivisions emphasizes that the primary distinctions are made at the preceding levels of classification.