4408.90.01.56 - Ash (Fraxinus spp.)

This HTS classification, 4408.90.01.56, specifically covers sheets for veneering or similar purposes made from Ash wood (Fraxinus spp.). These sheets are produced by slicing, peeling, or sawing wood lengthwise, and can be further processed through planing, sanding, splicing, or end-jointing. Critically, the thickness of these wood sheets must not exceed 6 millimeters, aligning with the broader scope of heading 4408.

The distinction of this subcategory lies in the specific species of wood. While siblings like Birch (4408.90.01.61), Cherry (4408.90.01.66), Maple (4408.90.01.71), Oak (Quercus spp.), and Walnut (4408.90.01.87) represent veneers made from those respective tree species, this classification is exclusively for Ash. Therefore, accurate identification of the wood species is paramount for correct classification under these distinct categories.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification ends with the specific identification of Ash wood within the broader category of "Other" wood veneers and sheets not exceeding 6mm in thickness. This specificity ensures that Ash veneers are accounted for separately from other hardwood varieties within this tariff heading.