4407.12.00.59 - Other

This classification, HTS Code 4407.12.00.59, pertains to "Other" coniferous wood, specifically fir (Abies spp.), that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, with a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This category encompasses fir lumber that does not fit into the more specific "Rough" classification at the same level. The key distinction lies in the processing applied. While "Rough" lumber might only have undergone initial sawing, this "Other" category includes fir wood that has undergone further treatments or finishing processes beyond basic rough cutting, such as planing, sanding, or end-jointing, but which are not otherwise specified.

Given that this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus is on understanding the scope of the "Other" designation. This category serves as a catch-all for processed fir lumber that meets the general criteria of Chapter 4407 but does not qualify for more granular distinctions within the HTS. Classification here would depend on the absence of specific characteristics that would place the timber in a more narrowly defined category, either upstream or within potential, though not present here, downstream subdivisions.

The scope of this classification is for fir lumber that has been processed beyond its initial sawn state but does not fall into a specifically designated category for rough timber. Examples would include planed or sanded fir boards, planks, or beams of fir that have been prepared for specific uses, provided they are not explicitly classified as "Rough" or possess other defining characteristics that would direct them to a different HTS code. The thickness criterion of exceeding 6 mm remains a fundamental requirement for all goods within HTS 4407.