4403.49.02.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 4403.49.02.00, covers "Other" wood in the rough, specifically belonging to the category of tropical wood that is not otherwise specified. This includes any tropical wood, whether or not it has been stripped of its bark or sapwood, or is roughly squared, that does not fall under the more specific subheadings within 4403.4. The key criterion for inclusion here is that the wood originates from tropical regions and does not fit into defined categories like Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, Meranti Bakau, or Teak.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, one must consider the specific species. HTS 4403.41.00.00 and 4403.42.00.00 are dedicated to particular types of tropical hardwoods known for their distinct commercial and physical properties. This "Other" category serves as a residual classification for any other tropical woods in their rough, unworked state that are not explicitly named in those more granular subheadings, provided they meet the general requirements of Chapter 44 for wood in the rough.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 4403.49.02.00 therefore concludes the classification process for such goods. Importers and exporters should meticulously verify the origin and species of the tropical wood to ensure accurate application of this residual classification, avoiding misclassification by correctly identifying or ruling out the specifically enumerated tropical wood types.