4407.29.02.06 - Acajou d'Afrique (Khaya spp.), also known as African mahogany

This HTS classification, 4407.29.02.06, specifically covers African mahogany (Acajou d'Afrique), scientifically identified as Khaya spp. These are timbers that have undergone primary processing such as sawing or chipping lengthwise, slicing, or peeling. Crucially, these woods may be further planed, sanded, or end-jointed, but their thickness must exceed 6 millimeters. This category falls under the broader heading of "Of tropical wood," indicating its origin from species native to tropical regions.

To distinguish this classification from its siblings, it's important to note that each sibling represents a distinct species of tropical wood that also meets the general criteria of sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled lumber thicker than 6 mm. For instance, 4407.29.02.11 covers Anigre, 4407.29.02.16 covers Keruing, and 4407.29.02.20 covers Ipé, among others. Therefore, the defining characteristic of 4407.29.02.06 is the specific identification and origin of African mahogany (Khaya spp.) as opposed to these other named tropical timber species.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. The specificity of its designation means that individual shipments of processed Khaya spp. timber exceeding 6 mm in thickness will be directly classified under this code. Classification decisions for this category will rely on accurate botanical identification of the wood and confirmation of its processing and thickness specifications.