4409.29.06.55 - Wood flooring (end-matched)

This HTS category, 4409.29.06.55, specifically covers wood flooring that is end-matched. End-matching refers to a manufacturing process where the edges of the wood pieces are shaped in such a way that they can be joined together longitudinally, creating a continuous surface. This category is applicable regardless of whether the wood is planed, sanded, or has undergone other finishing processes. The defining characteristic is the end-matching of the pieces for flooring applications.

While this category is a leaf node, its sibling category, 4409.29.06.65, classified as "Other," would encompass wood flooring that is continuously shaped but *not* end-matched. The distinction lies precisely in the presence or absence of this specific end-joining feature. Therefore, the key differentiating factor for classification under 4409.29.06.55 is the end-matched configuration designed for interlinking flooring planks.