HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4412.99 – Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood
HS code 4412.99 is the 6-digit subheading for plywood, n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood. It is used for pine plywood, spruce plywood, fir plywood, CDX plywood and structural coniferous plywood.
What HS 4412.99 covers
This HS code pertains to plywood where both outer plies are made from coniferous wood species, and it falls under the "not elsewhere specified" category within heading 4412. These plywood products are fundamental to the global construction industry and various manufacturing sectors due to their cost-effectiveness, structural integrity, and ease of workability. Common coniferous species used include pine, spruce, and fir. This type of plywood is widely employed in structural applications like sheathing, subflooring, roofing, and formwork, as well as in packaging, crates, and some furniture components. International trade is driven by the continuous demand from construction booms in developing economies and ongoing infrastructure projects worldwide. Major importers are typically countries with high construction activity or those that process these panels further into finished goods. Exporters are often nations with extensive coniferous forests and established sawmilling and plywood manufacturing industries. Key trade considerations include adherence to building codes, structural performance standards, moisture resistance, and increasingly, sustainable forestry practices and timber legality regulations (like EUDR/EUTR).
- Covers
- Pine plywood
- Spruce plywood
- Fir plywood
- CDX plywood
- Structural coniferous plywood
- Sheathing plywood
- OSB (if considered plywood-like in context)
- Plywood for packaging
- Examples
- Weyerhaeuser Plywood
- LP Building Solutions Plywood
- Tolko Plywood
- Georgia-Pacific Plywood
Codes often confused with 4412.99
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 441259 (blockboard with coniferous outer plies) if the core construction is not clearly identified as plywood, or with 441292 (plywood with non-coniferous outer plies) if the wood species is misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441299, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441299 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 11% 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 Vietnam* ~$59M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Slovakia $42M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 China $37M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $462M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $85M 11% of world imports
- 2 Australia $58M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Israel $55M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $759M 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 4412.99
Brazil does not split HS 4412.99: its NCM code is 4412.99.00.
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 4412.99
What is HS code 441299?
HS code 441299 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood. This HS code pertains to plywood where both outer plies are made from coniferous wood species, and it falls under the "not elsewhere specified" category within heading 4412. These plywood products are fundamental to the global construction industry and various manufacturing sectors due to their cost-effectiveness, structural integrity, and ease of workability. Common coniferous species used include pine, spruce, and fir. This type of plywood is widely employed in structural applications like sheathing, subflooring, roofing, and formwork, as well as in packaging, crates, and some furniture components. International trade is driven by the continuous demand from construction booms in developing economies and ongoing infrastructure projects worldwide. Major importers are typically countries with high construction activity or those that process these panels further into finished goods. Exporters are often nations with extensive coniferous forests and established sawmilling and plywood manufacturing industries. Key trade considerations include adherence to building codes, structural performance standards, moisture resistance, and increasingly, sustainable forestry practices and timber legality regulations (like EUDR/EUTR).
What products fall under HS code 441299?
Pine plywood, Spruce plywood, Fir plywood, CDX plywood, Structural coniferous plywood, Sheathing plywood, OSB (if considered plywood-like in context), Plywood for packaging
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441299?
This code can be confused with 441259 (blockboard with coniferous outer plies) if the core construction is not clearly identified as plywood, or with 441292 (plywood with non-coniferous outer plies) if the wood species is misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441299?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441299 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $59M, 13% of world exports), Slovakia ($42M) and China ($37M). World exports came to about $462M, 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 441299?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441299 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($85M, 11% of world imports), Australia ($58M) and Israel ($55M). World imports came to about $759M, 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 441299 structured?
HS code 441299 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441299?
In Brazil, HS code 441299 is NCM 4412.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.