U.S. exports of Cherry Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Sliced or Peeled (HS 440794) totaled $5.1M in August 2026.
Cherry Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Sliced or Peeled imports of $51K in August 2026 ran 48% above the year-to-date monthly average of $35K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAmerican black cherry (Prunus serotina) is among the most valued domestic cabinet and furniture hardwoods, yet import volumes under this heading reflect niche demand for specific grades or dimensions not readily available domestically. All sawn cherry over 6 mm thick enters under a single 10-digit line (4407940000). Canada leads supply, with Chile and Japan also present — Chile's emergence as a source reflects growing plantation cherry timber programs in South America.
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14 import shipments a month
The Lacey Act declaration must specify the genus and species (e.g., Prunus serotina for American black cherry, or Prunus avium for European sweet cherry). Because multiple Prunus species are commercially sawn, importers should require species-level documentation from suppliers rather than accepting genus-only identification, which could trigger a customs query.
Yes. The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) grading rules — FAS, Select, and Common grades — are the standard reference in North American trade. Imported cherry from Canada typically conforms to NHLA grades, while material from other origins may follow different national standards, requiring buyers to specify grade equivalency in purchase contracts.
Subheading 8 of 21 in heading 4407
Subheading 440794 · $5.1M of $202.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$51KYoY · free account
Exports
$5.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $383K of Cherry Wood, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise, Sliced or Peeled and exported $84.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407940000 | Cherry Wood, Sawn/Chipped Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $51K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407940000 | Cherry Wood, Sawn/Chipped Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $5.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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China and Canada together take 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.