HS Code Subheading

Wood; engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam)

4418.81 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 441881

This HS code specifically identifies Glued Laminated Timber, commonly known as Glulam. Glulam is an engineered wood product made by bonding together multiple layers of lumber with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives, creating large, strong, and customizable structural members. It's widely traded by large timber manufacturers, specialized construction material suppliers, and companies involved in timber frame construction for both residential and commercial projects. Key things to know include its superior strength-to-weight ratio, ability to span long distances, and versatility in creating curved or complex shapes, offering architectural flexibility. Its use in sustainable construction projects is growing due to its renewable nature and carbon sequestration properties, making compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR essential for international trade, as buyers increasingly prioritize environmentally responsible sourcing and certified products.

Products Under This Code

Glulam beams, glulam columns, curved glulam arches, glulam roof trusses, glulam purlins, structural glulam headers

Real World Examples

Binderholz Glulam, Structurlam, Rosboro, Nordic Structures, Mayr-Melnhof Holz

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 441882 (CLT) due to both being engineered structural timber, but glulam is typically linear, while CLT is panel-based. Also 4407 (sawn wood) if not recognized as an engineered product.

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 4418.81

GlulamGlued laminated timber

Related Codes

4418.11 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; of tropical wood 4418.19 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; (of other than tropical wood) 4418.21 Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, of tropical wood; 4418.29 Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood) 4418.30 wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89 4418.40 Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work 4418.50 Wood; shingles and shakes 4418.73 Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo 4418.74 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors 4418.75 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Canada, Austria, Germany, and the USA are leading countries in the production and trade of glulam products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441881?

HS code 441881 covers: Wood; engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam). This HS code specifically identifies Glued Laminated Timber, commonly known as Glulam. Glulam is an engineered wood product made by bonding together multiple layers of lumber with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives, creating large, strong, and customizable structural members. It's widely traded by large timber manufacturers, specialized construction material suppliers, and companies involved in timber frame construction for both residential and commercial projects. Key things to know include its superior strength-to-weight ratio, ability to span long distances, and versatility in creating curved or complex shapes, offering architectural flexibility. Its use in sustainable construction projects is growing due to its renewable nature and carbon sequestration properties, making compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR essential for international trade, as buyers increasingly prioritize environmentally responsible sourcing and certified products.

What products fall under HS code 441881?

Glulam beams, glulam columns, curved glulam arches, glulam roof trusses, glulam purlins, structural glulam headers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441881?

Can be confused with 441882 (CLT) due to both being engineered structural timber, but glulam is typically linear, while CLT is panel-based. Also 4407 (sawn wood) if not recognized as an engineered product.

How is HS code 441881 structured?

HS code 441881 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.