4408.10.01 - Coniferous

This HTS category, 4408.10.01, specifically covers coniferous wood that has been processed into sheets for veneering, plywood, or similar laminated wood products. These sheets, whether obtained by slicing laminated wood, or sawn, sliced, or peeled from solid coniferous timber, must not exceed 6 millimeters in thickness. The category encompasses wood that may also be planed, sanded, spliced, or end-jointed to meet specific manufacturing requirements.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its explicit restriction to coniferous species. "Of tropical wood" (4408.30) covers sheets derived from hardwoods native to tropical regions, while "Other" (4408.90) encompasses all remaining wood types not falling under coniferous or tropical descriptions within heading 4408. Therefore, the key differentiator for 4408.10.01 is the botanical origin of the wood.

Within this coniferous category, further subdivisions exist to specify the type of coniferous wood. The subcategories, such as "Douglas fir" (4408.10.01.25), allow for more granular tracking and statistical reporting based on specific species. The "Other" subcategory (4408.10.01.45) serves as a catch-all for all coniferous species that are not separately enumerated, ensuring comprehensive coverage within the broader coniferous classification.