4407.25.00.00 - Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti and Meranti Bakau 🖩

This HTS classification, **4407.25.00.00**, specifically pertains to lumber of tropical wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, with a thickness exceeding 6 millimeters. This category encompasses wood that may also be planed, sanded, or end-jointed. The core defining characteristic of this classification is the origin and species of the timber.

The distinction of **4407.25.00.00** lies in its focus on a particular group of tropical hardwoods: Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, and Meranti Bakau. This differentiates it from sibling categories such as Mahogany (Swietenia spp.), Teak, or White Lauan, White Meranti, and Yellow Meranti, which are classified under separate HTS codes due to their distinct botanical identities and often differing commercial properties. While all fall under the broader umbrella of tropical wood lumber exceeding 6mm in thickness, the specific species are critical for accurate tariff application.

As a leaf node within the HTS, **4407.25.00.00** does not have further subcategories. Classification under this code is definitive for the specified types of Meranti and Bakau lumber, provided they meet the physical processing criteria of being sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, and exceeding the 6mm thickness threshold. The correct application of this code relies on accurate identification of the wood species by importers and exporters.