HS Code Subheading

Wood; engineered structural timber products, cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam)

4418.82 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 441882

This category is dedicated to Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), also known as X-lam, which is an engineered wood product comprising multiple layers of lumber boards stacked perpendicularly and bonded together to form large, solid panels. These panels are used for structural walls, floors, and roofs in mid-rise and high-rise buildings, offering a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel. Major players in international trade include specialized CLT manufacturers, prefabricated building companies, and large-scale timber construction firms. Key aspects for traders involve understanding CLT's excellent structural performance, inherent fire resistance, seismic resilience, and its role in accelerating construction timelines due to off-site prefabrication. Adherence to sustainable forestry practices and compliance with regulations such as EUDR and EUTR are critical due to the significant volume of timber involved in CLT production and the growing demand for green building solutions.

Products Under This Code

CLT wall panels, CLT floor slabs, CLT roof panels, CLT elevator shafts, CLT stair cores, prefabricated CLT modules

Real World Examples

Stora Enso CLT, KLH Massivholz, Binderholz CLT, Structurlam, SmartLam

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 441881 (Glulam) because both are engineered timber, but CLT is a panel product for surfaces, whereas glulam is for linear elements. Also 4412 (plywood) if not recognized as a solid structural panel.

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 4418.82

CLTCross 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

Austria, Germany, Canada, and the USA are at the forefront of manufacturing and utilizing CLT in construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441882?

HS code 441882 covers: Wood; engineered structural timber products, cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam). This category is dedicated to Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), also known as X-lam, which is an engineered wood product comprising multiple layers of lumber boards stacked perpendicularly and bonded together to form large, solid panels. These panels are used for structural walls, floors, and roofs in mid-rise and high-rise buildings, offering a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel. Major players in international trade include specialized CLT manufacturers, prefabricated building companies, and large-scale timber construction firms. Key aspects for traders involve understanding CLT's excellent structural performance, inherent fire resistance, seismic resilience, and its role in accelerating construction timelines due to off-site prefabrication. Adherence to sustainable forestry practices and compliance with regulations such as EUDR and EUTR are critical due to the significant volume of timber involved in CLT production and the growing demand for green building solutions.

What products fall under HS code 441882?

CLT wall panels, CLT floor slabs, CLT roof panels, CLT elevator shafts, CLT stair cores, prefabricated CLT modules

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441882?

Often confused with 441881 (Glulam) because both are engineered timber, but CLT is a panel product for surfaces, whereas glulam is for linear elements. Also 4412 (plywood) if not recognized as a solid structural panel.

How is HS code 441882 structured?

HS code 441882 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 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.