HS Code Subheading

Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness

4408.90 Subheading
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

About HS Code 440890

This general "not elsewhere specified" code for heading 4408 covers all thin wood sheets (under 6mm) for veneer or plywood that are neither coniferous (440810) nor tropical (44083x series). This includes a wide variety of temperate non-coniferous hardwoods like oak, maple, cherry, and birch, processed into thin sheets. These products are essential for creating decorative surfaces in furniture, cabinetry, interior doors, and wall panels, offering aesthetic appeal and structural stability when laminated. Importers are typically manufacturers in the furniture, construction, and automotive industries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Exporters are countries with abundant temperate hardwood forests, such as the USA, Canada, and various European nations. Trade in these goods requires attention to wood grading, moisture content, and increasingly, adherence to sustainability certifications and regulations like EUDR and EUTR, ensuring responsible forestry practices. The market is driven by consumer preferences for natural wood finishes and sustainable materials.

Products Under This Code

Oak veneer sheets, Maple plywood layers, Birch decorative veneers, Cherry sliced wood, Ash face veneers, Walnut thin sheets, Poplar veneer stock

Real World Examples

Columbia Forest Products Hardwood Veneer, States Industries Birch Plywood, Timber Products Company Oak Veneer, Atlantic Plywood Maple Veneer

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 440810 (coniferous veneer sheets <6mm) or 440839 (tropical veneer sheets <6mm) if the wood species or origin is not accurately identified.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.

Products Classified Under 4408.90

Wood veneer sheetsPlywood sheets

Related Codes

4408.10 Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick 4408.31 Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm 4408.39 Wood, of tropical wood; as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Top importers include China, the USA, and Germany, with major exports from the USA, Canada, and Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440890?

HS code 440890 covers: Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness. This general "not elsewhere specified" code for heading 4408 covers all thin wood sheets (under 6mm) for veneer or plywood that are neither coniferous (440810) nor tropical (44083x series). This includes a wide variety of temperate non-coniferous hardwoods like oak, maple, cherry, and birch, processed into thin sheets. These products are essential for creating decorative surfaces in furniture, cabinetry, interior doors, and wall panels, offering aesthetic appeal and structural stability when laminated. Importers are typically manufacturers in the furniture, construction, and automotive industries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Exporters are countries with abundant temperate hardwood forests, such as the USA, Canada, and various European nations. Trade in these goods requires attention to wood grading, moisture content, and increasingly, adherence to sustainability certifications and regulations like EUDR and EUTR, ensuring responsible forestry practices. The market is driven by consumer preferences for natural wood finishes and sustainable materials.

What products fall under HS code 440890?

Oak veneer sheets, Maple plywood layers, Birch decorative veneers, Cherry sliced wood, Ash face veneers, Walnut thin sheets, Poplar veneer stock

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440890?

This code is often confused with 440810 (coniferous veneer sheets <6mm) or 440839 (tropical veneer sheets <6mm) if the wood species or origin is not accurately identified.

How is HS code 440890 structured?

HS code 440890 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.