What is the HS code for plywood?
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HS-4 · Heading
4412 — Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood
Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 4412 when importing plywood, veneered panels, or laminated wood products. For example, if you're shipping a container of plywood sheets made from tropical wood, this is the code to apply. It covers various types of laminated wood, including blockboard and laminated veneered lumber.
When choosing among the HS-6 lines, consider the type of wood and the thickness of the sheets. For instance, 441231 is specific to plywood with sheets 6mm or thinner and at least one outer ply of tropical wood, while 441239 applies to plywood with both outer plies made of coniferous wood.
If your product is laminated veneered lumber, you’ll need to differentiate further. 441241 is for LVL with tropical wood on the outer ply, whereas 441249 is for LVL with coniferous wood. Understanding these distinctions helps ensure compliance and accurate tariff classification.
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Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Plywood made from bamboo (HS-6 441210)
- Plywood with tropical wood outer ply, 6mm or thinner (HS-6 441231)
- Laminated veneered lumber with non-coniferous wood (HS-6 441242)
- Blockboard with tropical wood outer layer (HS-6 441251)
- Plywood with both outer plies of coniferous wood (HS-6 441239)
- Plywood not elsewhere classified with non-coniferous wood (HS-6 441292)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How do I classify laminated wood for import?
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What are the differences between HS-6 subheadings under 4412?
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Which plywood code applies to tropical wood?
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How to determine the right HS code for blockboard?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS classification?
Use n.e.c. only when you have ruled out every more specific line in the same section.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
how to classify plywood for import
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differences between laminated wood and plywood
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choosing the right HS code for veneered panels
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importing plywood with tropical wood
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understanding HS-4 4412 for wood products
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requirements for blockboard import classification
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how to identify coniferous vs non-coniferous wood in HS codes
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guidelines for laminated veneered lumber classification
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is HS-4 4412 used for?
- HS-4 4412 is used for classifying plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood products.
- How do I determine if my plywood falls under HS-6 441231 or 441239?
- Check the thickness of the sheets and the type of wood used for the outer plies; 441231 is for tropical wood and 441239 is for coniferous wood.
- What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-6 codes?
- n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified' and indicates products that do not fit into more specific categories.
- Can I use HS-4 4412 for blockboard?
- Yes, blockboard is included under HS-4 4412, with specific subheadings for different types based on wood composition.
- Is there a specific code for plywood made from bamboo?
- Yes, use HS-6 441210 for plywood made from bamboo.
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HS-6 subheadings (14)
- 441210Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo
- 441231Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood
- 441233Plywood; with sheets of wood only; not bamboo; each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut
- 441234Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood not listed in subheading 4412.33
- 441239Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood
- 441241Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of tropical wood
- 441242Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood
- 441249Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood
- 441251Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood
- 441252Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board)
- 441259Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with both outer plies of coniferous wood
- 441291Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood
- 441292Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood
- 441299Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood