4407.12.00 - Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.)

This HTS category, 4407.12.00, specifically covers coniferous wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled. The key characteristic is that the wood's thickness must exceed 6 millimeters. This category includes timber that may have undergone further processing such as planing, sanding, or end-jointing, but its primary form remains sawn or chipped.

It's important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While 4407.11.00 covers pine, and 4407.19.00 encompasses all other coniferous woods not specifically listed, 4407.12.00 is exclusively for wood originating from fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.). Furthermore, category 4407.13.00.00 is for a mixed species group identified as S-P-F (spruce, pine, and fir), and 4407.14.00.00 is for Hem-fir, indicating a specific blend of Western hemlock and fir. This node’s strict focus on only fir and spruce separates it from these broader or mixed-species classifications.

The subcategories under 4407.12.00 further refine the classification based on specific manufacturing processes. The first subcategory, 4407.12.00.01, denotes "finger-jointed" wood, meaning pieces of wood have been mechanically joined end-to-end using interlocking fingers. The subsequent "Other" category captures all remaining fir and spruce wood that does not meet the criteria for finger-jointing, thus providing a comprehensive classification for various forms of processed fir and spruce lumber exceeding 6 mm in thickness.