4421 - Other articles of wood:
Sub-classifications
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4421 1000 00
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4421 20
Overview
This HTS category, 4421, encompasses a diverse range of finished articles manufactured from wood that are not specifically classified elsewhere within Chapter 44. It serves as a residual category for wood products that do not fit into more specialized groupings like sawn timber, plywood, or furniture. The primary criterion for inclusion is that the item is primarily made of wood and its intended use is as a finished article.
Distinguishing HTS 4421 from its siblings at the root level is straightforward. The sibling categories at the initial level of the HTS relate to entirely different product groups, such as live animals (Chapters 01-05), mineral products (Section V), or dairy products (Chapter 04). Category 4421 is exclusively concerned with manufactured goods derived from wood, and therefore bears no relation to these other broad sections.
Within HTS 4421, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. For example, 4421.10.00.00 specifically addresses clothes hangers, differentiating them from other general wood articles. Similarly, 4421.20 classifies wooden coffins, acknowledging their distinct purpose and construction. The "Other" category within this structure is for any wooden article not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings, highlighting the residual nature of the parent code.