4409.22.50.40 - Jelutong (Dyera spp.)

This classification covers wood moldings derived from Jelutong (scientific name: *Dyera spp.*). Jelutong is a type of tropical hardwood known for its pale color and relatively soft texture. These moldings, classified under HTS code 4409.22.50.40, are specifically shaped along their edges, ends, or faces for decorative or functional purposes, such as trim, architectural elements, or components for furniture and cabinetry. The wood has undergone continuous shaping processes like tonguing, grooving, rebating, or molding, and may have been further planed or sanded.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 4409.22.50.20 covers moldings made from Durian wood (*Durio spp.*), which is typically denser and has a distinct odor, and 4409.22.50.60 encompasses moldings of Obeche (*Triplochiton spp.*), also known as Ayous, a lightweight tropical wood. The "Other" category at this level, 4409.22.50.90, is reserved for tropical wood moldings not specifically identified by Jelutong, Durian, or Obeche.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Therefore, the focus remains on the precise identification of Jelutong wood as the constituent material for these continuously shaped wood moldings. Classification hinges on confirming the presence of Jelutong and verifying that the wood meets the criteria of being continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, irrespective of whether it has been planed, sanded, or end-jointed.