Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 9440

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 9440

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 94 Nonmetallic Crude Materials

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 94 Nonmetallic Crude Materials

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

NATO Supply Class 9440 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 94, which is dedicated to Nonmetallic Crude Materials. Specifically, Class 9440 focuses on Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural And Forestry Products.

This class includes a wide range of agricultural and forestry products that are in their raw or unprocessed state. These products are typically derived from plants and trees and are used in various industries such as agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.

Some examples of products that fall under NATO Supply Class 9440 include:

1. Raw agricultural crops: This includes crops such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and oilseeds that are harvested from farms.

2. Raw forestry products: This includes timber, logs, wood chips, and other raw materials derived from trees in forests.

3. Natural fibers: This includes raw fibers such as cotton, wool, jute, and hemp that are used in the textile industry.

4. Natural rubber: This includes raw rubber obtained from rubber trees, which is used in the production of various rubber products.

5. Plant-based oils: This includes crude oils derived from plants such as palm oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil, which are used in cooking, cosmetics, and biofuel production.

6. Raw animal products: This includes products such as hides, skins, feathers, and wool obtained from animals, which are used in the textile and leather industries.

It's important to note that NATO Supply Class 9440 is specifically for crude or unprocessed agricultural and forestry products. Processed or refined products would fall under different supply classes within NATO's classification system.

By categorizing these products under NATO Supply Class 9440, it becomes easier for NATO member countries to identify, classify, and procure these materials for various military and civilian purposes.