4408.90.01.97 - Other

HTS code 4408.90.01.97, designated as "Other," within the broader category of "Other" for wood veneers and sheets, serves as a residual classification. This code applies to sheets for veneering, plywood, similar laminated wood, and other wood sawn, sliced, or peeled that do not fall under any of the specifically enumerated species listed in sibling categories. These would include woods not individually identified by genus or species, or where the specific species is not readily ascertainable for classification.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, such as Ash, Birch, Cherry, Maple, and Oak, is crucial. While those codes are dedicated to specific tree species, 4408.90.01.97 encompasses all other types of wood that meet the general description of the heading but are not explicitly named. Therefore, if the wood is not one of the listed species and is of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, and prepared as described in the parent category, it would likely be classified here.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions under 4408.90.01.97 will rely on a thorough examination of the wood's physical characteristics, its intended use (e.g., for veneering or as sheets for plywood), and the absence of a more specific classification based on identified species or other defining attributes.