4409.10.65.00 - Sanded, grooved, or otherwise advanced in condition

This HTS classification, 4409.10.65.00, specifically designates coniferous wood dowel rods that have undergone further processing beyond their initial shaping. This includes operations such as sanding to achieve a smooth finish, grooving for specific joinery purposes, or any other advancement in condition that alters the basic profile of the dowel rod, distinguishing it from plain, unfinished dowel rods. The material is exclusively coniferous wood.

The key distinction of this category from its sibling, 4409.10.60.00 (Plain), lies in the applied finishing or additional shaping. While "Plain" covers simply shaped dowel rods, this classification applies to those that have been further processed. For example, a coniferous wood dowel rod that has been sanded smooth, or one that has had grooves cut along its length for a specific application, would fall under this category.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification, 4409.10.65.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary focus for classification within this node is on confirming that the product is a coniferous wood dowel rod that has been sanded, grooved, or otherwise advanced in condition beyond basic shaping, and that it is not intended for immediate use in assembling parquet flooring panels.