4408.90.01.66 - Cherry (Prunus spp.)

This HTS classification, 4408.90.01.66, specifically covers sheets of wood, not exceeding 6 mm in thickness, intended for veneering, plywood, or similar laminated wood products. These sheets are derived from cherry (Prunus spp.) wood and may undergo processes such as sawing lengthwise, slicing, peeling, planing, sanding, splicing, or end-jointing. The key defining characteristic of this category is the species of wood, which is cherry.

Within the broader category of "Other" wood sheets, this classification distinguishes itself from its siblings, such as those for Ash (4408.90.01.56), Birch (4408.90.01.61), Maple (4408.90.01.71), Oak (Quercus spp.), and Walnut (4408.90.01.87), based on the distinct botanical origin of the wood. While all these siblings fall under the same general description of wood sheets for specific manufacturing purposes, the precise species of timber is the deciding factor for classification at this level.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for cherry wood sheets meeting the specified thickness and processing criteria. Importers and exporters should ensure accurate identification of the wood species to correctly apply this tariff code.