HS Code Subheading

Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood

4412.51 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 441251

This HS code pertains to blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard products that feature at least one outer layer made from tropical wood. These engineered wood panels are characterized by a core of wood strips (blocks, laminas, or battens) glued edge-to-edge, sandwiched between outer veneers. The tropical wood outer layer provides enhanced durability, aesthetic appeal, and often, resistance to pests or moisture, making these panels ideal for high-quality furniture, cabinetry, doors, and decorative applications. Major importers are typically found in the EU, the US, and Japan, driven by demand for premium interior finishes and furniture. Exporters are primarily tropical timber-producing countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. Traders must navigate sustainability concerns and regulations like EUDR and EUTR, ensuring responsible sourcing of tropical timber.

Products Under This Code

Okoume blockboard, Meranti laminboard, Teak battenboard, Tropical wood core panels, Furniture-grade blockboard, Marine-grade laminboard, Sapele blockboard

Real World Examples

Generic Tropical Blockboard, Meranti Core Laminboard, Teak Battenboard Panels, Okoume Faced Blockboard

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 441252 (blockboard with non-coniferous outer ply) or tropical plywood (441241). The key distinction is 'blockboard, laminboard, or battenboard' with a 'tropical wood outer layer'.

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 4412.51

Tropical blockboardTropical laminboard

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 4412.49 Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous 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

Major importers are the EU, US, and Japan; key exporters include Indonesia, Malaysia, and China.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441251?

HS code 441251 covers: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood. This HS code pertains to blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard products that feature at least one outer layer made from tropical wood. These engineered wood panels are characterized by a core of wood strips (blocks, laminas, or battens) glued edge-to-edge, sandwiched between outer veneers. The tropical wood outer layer provides enhanced durability, aesthetic appeal, and often, resistance to pests or moisture, making these panels ideal for high-quality furniture, cabinetry, doors, and decorative applications. Major importers are typically found in the EU, the US, and Japan, driven by demand for premium interior finishes and furniture. Exporters are primarily tropical timber-producing countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. Traders must navigate sustainability concerns and regulations like EUDR and EUTR, ensuring responsible sourcing of tropical timber.

What products fall under HS code 441251?

Okoume blockboard, Meranti laminboard, Teak battenboard, Tropical wood core panels, Furniture-grade blockboard, Marine-grade laminboard, Sapele blockboard

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441251?

Can be confused with 441252 (blockboard with non-coniferous outer ply) or tropical plywood (441241). The key distinction is 'blockboard, laminboard, or battenboard' with a 'tropical wood outer layer'.

How is HS code 441251 structured?

HS code 441251 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 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.