About HS Code 441252
This HS code covers blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard products where at least one outer ply is made from non-coniferous wood, and the product does not contain particle board. These engineered panels are highly valued for their stability, flatness, and strength-to-weight ratio, making them excellent choices for furniture manufacturing, interior doors, partitions, and shelving. The non-coniferous outer plies, often from species like birch, poplar, or oak, provide a desirable surface for veneering, painting, or direct use. Leading importers include countries with significant furniture and interior design industries such as Germany, the UK, and the US. Key exporters are often nations with strong wood processing capabilities, including China, Russia, and Poland. Traders should consider the specific wood species, core construction, and adhesive types, as these impact the panel's performance and market value.
Products Under This Code
Birch blockboard, Poplar laminboard, Oak battenboard, Furniture-grade core panels, Door core material, Tabletop panels, Maple blockboard
Real World Examples
SVEZA Birch Blockboard, Generic Poplar Laminboard, Oak Veneered Battenboard, Maple Blockboard Panels
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 441251 (blockboard with tropical outer ply) or other non-coniferous plywood (e.g., 441234). The distinction is 'blockboard, laminboard, or battenboard' with a 'non-coniferous outer ply' and the absence of particle board.
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 4412.52
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
Leading importers are Germany, the UK, and the US; major exporters include China, Russia, and Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 441252?
HS code 441252 covers: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board). This HS code covers blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard products where at least one outer ply is made from non-coniferous wood, and the product does not contain particle board. These engineered panels are highly valued for their stability, flatness, and strength-to-weight ratio, making them excellent choices for furniture manufacturing, interior doors, partitions, and shelving. The non-coniferous outer plies, often from species like birch, poplar, or oak, provide a desirable surface for veneering, painting, or direct use. Leading importers include countries with significant furniture and interior design industries such as Germany, the UK, and the US. Key exporters are often nations with strong wood processing capabilities, including China, Russia, and Poland. Traders should consider the specific wood species, core construction, and adhesive types, as these impact the panel's performance and market value.
What products fall under HS code 441252?
Birch blockboard, Poplar laminboard, Oak battenboard, Furniture-grade core panels, Door core material, Tabletop panels, Maple blockboard
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441252?
Often confused with 441251 (blockboard with tropical outer ply) or other non-coniferous plywood (e.g., 441234). The distinction is 'blockboard, laminboard, or battenboard' with a 'non-coniferous outer ply' and the absence of particle board.
How is HS code 441252 structured?
HS code 441252 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.