HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4412.33 – Plywood; 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
HS code 4412.33 is the 6-digit subheading for plywood, 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. It is used for birch plywood, oak plywood, maple plywood, beech plywood and cherry plywood.
What HS 4412.33 covers
This category of plywood is defined by its composition: solely wood sheets (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, and featuring at least one outer ply from a specific list of temperate hardwoods including alder, ash, beech, birch, maple, oak, and walnut, among others. These panels are highly sought after in international markets for their excellent workability, strength, and diverse aesthetic appeal, ranging from the light, fine grain of birch to the rich, prominent grain of oak. They are primarily used in premium furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, architectural millwork, and high-end interior decorative applications. Major importers include countries with robust manufacturing and construction sectors, such as Germany, the USA, and the UK, while exporters are often nations with significant temperate forest resources, including Russia, Finland, and Canada. Critical aspects for trade involve ensuring the quality and grade of the veneer, verifying the species, and adhering to responsible sourcing practices, even for temperate woods, to meet evolving environmental standards.
- Covers
- Birch plywood
- Oak plywood
- Maple plywood
- Beech plywood
- Cherry plywood
- Walnut veneered panels
- Poplar core plywood
- Ash plywood
- Examples
- Baltic Birch plywood
- White Oak veneer panels
- Maple cabinet-grade plywood
- European Beech plywood
Codes often confused with 4412.33
Common mistake. This code is highly specific due to its explicit list of temperate non-coniferous woods for the outer ply, differentiating it from 4412.31 (tropical wood) and 4412.34 (other non-coniferous wood).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441233, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441233 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.6B 44% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$669M 8.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Russia* ~$591M 7.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $8.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.7B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $478M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $375M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $6.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4412.33
Brazil does not split HS 4412.33: its NCM code is 4412.33.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 4412.33
What is HS code 441233?
HS code 441233 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plywood; 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. This category of plywood is defined by its composition: solely wood sheets (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, and featuring at least one outer ply from a specific list of temperate hardwoods including alder, ash, beech, birch, maple, oak, and walnut, among others. These panels are highly sought after in international markets for their excellent workability, strength, and diverse aesthetic appeal, ranging from the light, fine grain of birch to the rich, prominent grain of oak. They are primarily used in premium furniture manufacturing, cabinetry, architectural millwork, and high-end interior decorative applications. Major importers include countries with robust manufacturing and construction sectors, such as Germany, the USA, and the UK, while exporters are often nations with significant temperate forest resources, including Russia, Finland, and Canada. Critical aspects for trade involve ensuring the quality and grade of the veneer, verifying the species, and adhering to responsible sourcing practices, even for temperate woods, to meet evolving environmental standards.
What products fall under HS code 441233?
Birch plywood, Oak plywood, Maple plywood, Beech plywood, Cherry plywood, Walnut veneered panels, Poplar core plywood, Ash plywood
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441233?
This code is highly specific due to its explicit list of temperate non-coniferous woods for the outer ply, differentiating it from 4412.31 (tropical wood) and 4412.34 (other non-coniferous wood).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441233?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441233 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6B, 44% of world exports), Vietnam (about $669M) and Russia (about $591M). World exports came to about $8.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 441233?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441233 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($478M) and the United Kingdom ($375M). World imports came to about $6.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 441233 structured?
HS code 441233 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (33) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441233?
In Brazil, HS code 441233 is NCM 4412.33.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.