4407.93.00.10 - Hard maple

This HTS category, 4407.93.00.10, specifically classifies hard maple lumber that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and may have undergone further processing such as planing, sanding, or end-jointing. A key defining characteristic is that its thickness exceeds 6 millimeters. This category is reserved for sawn or processed lumber derived from species classified under the genus *Acer*, commonly known as maple.

The distinction between this subcategory and its sibling, 4407.93.00.20 ("Other"), lies in the specific type of maple. While 4407.93.00.20 would cover other varieties of maple lumber not specifically identified as "hard maple" under this code, 4407.93.00.10 is dedicated to the lumber derived from what is commercially recognized as hard maple. This often relates to specific wood properties such as density and hardness, which are critical for its intended applications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus for classification under 4407.93.00.10 is on confirming that the lumber is indeed derived from hard maple species, meets the processing requirements of heading 4407, and exceeds the 6mm thickness threshold. This level of specificity ensures that distinct types of maple lumber, with varying commercial values and end-uses, are appropriately categorized for customs purposes.