HS Code Subheading

Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood

4412.49 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 441249

This HS code covers Laminated Veneered Lumber (LVL) where both outer plies are made from coniferous wood. Coniferous LVL is a highly engineered wood product, renowned for its strength, stability, and predictability, making it an indispensable material in modern construction. It is widely used for structural components such as floor joists, roof rafters, headers, and beams, offering a cost-effective and efficient alternative to solid lumber. The primary importers are countries with significant residential and commercial construction activities, including the United States, Canada, and Germany. Key exporters are often nations with abundant coniferous forests and advanced wood processing industries, such as Finland, Sweden, and Russia. Traders need to understand the specific grading standards, load-bearing capacities, and regional building code requirements to successfully navigate this market.

Products Under This Code

Spruce LVL, Pine LVL, Douglas Fir LVL, Structural LVL beams, LVL for floor joists, LVL for roof rafters, LVL for wall studs

Real World Examples

Kerto LVL (Metsä Wood), Boise Cascade BCI Joists, Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist TJI, LP SolidStart LVL

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 441242 (LVL with non-coniferous outer plies) or standard coniferous plywood (441239). The distinction is 'LVL' and specifically that 'both outer plies are of coniferous wood'.

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 4412.49

Coniferous LVL

Related Codes

4412.10 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo 4412.31 Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood 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 4412.34 Plywood; 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 4412.39 Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood 4412.41 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of tropical wood 4412.42 Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood 4412.51 Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood 4412.52 Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board) 4412.59 Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with both outer plies of coniferous wood

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Top importers include the US, Canada, and Germany; key exporters are Finland, Sweden, and Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441249?

HS code 441249 covers: Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood. This HS code covers Laminated Veneered Lumber (LVL) where both outer plies are made from coniferous wood. Coniferous LVL is a highly engineered wood product, renowned for its strength, stability, and predictability, making it an indispensable material in modern construction. It is widely used for structural components such as floor joists, roof rafters, headers, and beams, offering a cost-effective and efficient alternative to solid lumber. The primary importers are countries with significant residential and commercial construction activities, including the United States, Canada, and Germany. Key exporters are often nations with abundant coniferous forests and advanced wood processing industries, such as Finland, Sweden, and Russia. Traders need to understand the specific grading standards, load-bearing capacities, and regional building code requirements to successfully navigate this market.

What products fall under HS code 441249?

Spruce LVL, Pine LVL, Douglas Fir LVL, Structural LVL beams, LVL for floor joists, LVL for roof rafters, LVL for wall studs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441249?

Often confused with 441242 (LVL with non-coniferous outer plies) or standard coniferous plywood (441239). The distinction is 'LVL' and specifically that 'both outer plies are of coniferous wood'.

How is HS code 441249 structured?

HS code 441249 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.