4417.00 - Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood:

Heading 4417.00 encompasses a range of articles manufactured from wood, specifically those serving as components or finished tools for domestic, artistic, or industrial use. This includes the bodies and handles of various tools, such as those for scraping, cutting, or shaping. Additionally, it covers wooden handles and bodies for brooms and brushes, as well as boot or shoe lasts and trees. The common thread is the material (wood) and the functional role of these items as implements, supports, or shaping forms.

This heading is distinct from other wood product categories by its focus on functional items rather than raw wood, lumber, or decorative wooden articles. For instance, it is differentiated from headings covering wooden furniture (Chapter 94) or wooden household articles not otherwise specified (Chapter 4419), as the items in 4417.00 are primarily designed for a specific utilitarian purpose as part of a larger tool or as a shaping device.

Within heading 4417.00, further subheadings exist to provide more granular classification based on specific dimensions and intended use. For example, specific provisions are made for broom and mop handles based on their length and diameter, indicating a need to distinguish between general-purpose handles and those with particular specifications. Other subcategories differentiate between handles for paint brushes and rollers, and the actual brush backs, acknowledging the varied design and function of these wooden components. Finally, a residual "Other" category captures wooden tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, and boot or shoe lasts and trees that do not fit into the more specific subheadings.