4407.14.00.00 - Of Hem-fir (Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.))

This HTS category, 4407.14.00.00, specifically covers coniferous wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and is of a thickness greater than 6 mm. This includes wood that may have undergone further processing such as planing, sanding, or end-jointing. The defining characteristic of this classification is the species of wood: Hem-fir, which encompasses Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and various fir species (Abies spp.).

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike 4407.11.00 which is exclusively for pine, or 4407.12.00 which covers fir and spruce, this heading focuses on the combined Hem-fir group. Furthermore, it differs from 4407.13.00.00 (S-P-F), which includes a specific blend of spruce, pine, and fir. Category 4407.19.00 serves as a catch-all for other coniferous species not otherwise specified.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 4407.14.00.00. Therefore, classification at this level relies solely on the precise identification of the wood as Hem-fir (Western hemlock and fir species) that meets the dimensional and processing requirements outlined in the parent headings. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation clearly indicates the species to accurately utilize this classification.