4421.99.40.00 - Other

HTS code 4421.99.40.00 encompasses a broad range of "Other" articles made of wood that do not fall into more specific classifications within Chapter 44. This category acts as a residual for finished wooden items not otherwise enumerated, provided they meet the general requirements of Section IX concerning wood and articles of wood. It is crucial to consider the physical characteristics and intended use of the article to determine if it belongs here, especially when specific enumerations for similar items are absent.

This particular "Other" designation, 4421.99.40.00, is specifically for "Wood blinds, shutters, screens and shades, all the foregoing with or without their hardware." This distinguishes it from sibling category 4421.99.30.00, which is reserved for articles consisting of wooden frames with fixed louver boards or slats. While both may involve wooden frames and decorative elements, 4421.99.40.00 is for assembled blinds, shutters, screens, and shades as functional items, whereas 4421.99.30.00 is more narrowly defined by its louvered construction within a frame.

As a leaf node, 4421.99.40.00 does not have subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on ensuring the article is indeed a finished product of wood intended for use as a blind, shutter, screen, or shade, and that it does not fit any other more specific HTS classification. The presence or absence of hardware associated with these items does not alter its classification into this code, as the description explicitly includes "with or without their hardware."