4409 - Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed:
Sub-classifications
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4409 10
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4409 1010
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4409 1010 20
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4409 1010 40
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4409 1010 60
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4409 1010 80
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4409 1020 00
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4409 1040
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4409 1040 10
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4409 1040 90
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4409 1045 00
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4409 1050 00
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4409 1060 00
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4409 1065 00
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4409 1090
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4409 1090 20
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4409 1090 40
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4409 21
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4409 22
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4409 2205 45
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4409 2205 60
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4409 2205 90
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4409 2210 00
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4409 2225 00
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4409 2240 00
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4409 2250
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4409 2250 20
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4409 2250 40
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4409 2250 60
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4409 2250 90
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4409 2260 00
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4409 2265 00
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4409 2290
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4409 2290 20
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4409 2290 45
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4409 2290 60
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4409 2290 90
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4409 29
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4409 2906 55
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4409 2906 65
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4409 2911 00
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4409 2926
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4409 2926 30
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4409 2926 50
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4409 2926 60
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4409 2941 00
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4409 2951 00
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4409 2961 00
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4409 2966 00
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4409 2991 00
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Overview
This HTS category, 4409, encompasses wood that has undergone continuous shaping along its edges, ends, or faces. This shaping process includes operations such as tonguing, grooving, rebating, chamfering, V-jointing, beading, molding, or rounding. The wood may also have been planed, sanded, or end-jointed. Importantly, this category includes strips and friezes intended for parquet flooring, provided they are not yet assembled. The defining characteristic is the continuous shaping process applied to otherwise raw or semi-finished wood.
Distinguishing HTS 4409 from its sibling categories at the Section IX level involves recognizing the specific processing and intended use. Unlike raw lumber or basic wood products classified elsewhere, HTS 4409 specifically targets wood that has been mechanically worked to create interlocking or decorative profiles. It is also differentiated from finished articles of wood, as the products within this category are typically components for further assembly or installation, such as flooring elements.
Within HTS 4409, further subdivisions are made based on the type of wood. The subcategories differentiate between coniferous (softwood) and nonconiferous (hardwood) species. This distinction is important for tariff purposes, as different wood types may be subject to varying import duties and trade regulations. Understanding whether the continuously shaped wood is derived from coniferous or nonconiferous species is a key step in accurate classification.