4407.91.00.22 - Red oak

This HTS category, 4407.91.00.22, specifically classifies sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled wood of oak (Quercus spp.) that exceeds 6 mm in thickness. The key defining characteristic is the species of wood; it must be red oak. This classification applies regardless of whether the wood has undergone further processing such as planing, sanding, or end-joining. The material is intended for a wide range of woodworking applications.

This specific subcategory, "Red oak," is distinguished from its sibling category, "Other" (4407.91.00.63), by its precise botanical identification. While the "Other" category encompasses all other types of oak species not specifically listed, this entry is exclusively for red oak, emphasizing a more granular level of classification based on species. Both categories fall under the broader heading for "Of oak (Quercus spp.)" and the preceding heading for "Other" sawn wood exceeding 6 mm in thickness.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 4407.91.00.22 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this specific code is determined solely by the wood being red oak, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm, and falling within the broader definitions of sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled wood under heading 4407. Importers and exporters should confirm the specific species identification of their oak lumber to ensure accurate classification.