HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4412.51 – Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood
HS code 4412.51 is the 6-digit subheading for blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, with at least one outer layer of tropical wood. It is used for okoume blockboard, meranti laminboard, teak battenboard, tropical wood core panels and furniture-grade blockboard.
What HS 4412.51 covers
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.
- Covers
- Okoume blockboard
- Meranti laminboard
- Teak battenboard
- Tropical wood core panels
- Furniture-grade blockboard
- Marine-grade laminboard
- Sapele blockboard
- Examples
- Generic Tropical Blockboard
- Meranti Core Laminboard
- Teak Battenboard Panels
- Okoume Faced Blockboard
Codes often confused with 4412.51
Common mistake. 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'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441251, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441251 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 93% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% 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 Indonesia $313M 93% of world exports
- 2 Germany $8.1M 2.4% of world exports
- 3 China $4.8M 1.4% of world exports
World total: $335M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $46M 21% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $37M 17% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $19M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $222M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 4412.51
Brazil does not split HS 4412.51: its NCM code is 4412.51.00.
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 4412.51
What is HS code 441251?
HS code 441251 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441251?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441251 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($313M, 93% of world exports), Germany ($8.1M) and China ($4.8M). World exports came to about $335M, 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 441251?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441251 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($46M, 21% of world imports), Malaysia ($37M) and Saudi Arabia ($19M). World imports came to about $222M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441251?
In Brazil, HS code 441251 is NCM 4412.51.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.