Product classification
HS code for Blockboard: 4412.59
Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Classification of blockboard under HS 4412.59
HS code 441259 specifically covers blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard where both outer plies are made of coniferous wood. Blockboard is a type of engineered wood product consisting of a core of wood strips (blocks) glued edge to edge, sandwiched between two or more outer veneers. The "coniferous wood" specification for the outer plies is the critical determinant for classification under this particular subheading, distinguishing it from boards with outer plies of other wood types. This classification ensures that only panels meeting these precise material and construction criteria are categorised under 441259, reflecting their specific properties and applications in construction and furniture manufacturing.
- Covers
- Blockboard with outer layers of pine, spruce, or fir.
- Laminboard constructed with a core of wood strips and coniferous outer plies.
- Battenboard featuring a core of wider wood strips and outer plies derived from coniferous species.
- Any panel product structurally similar to blockboard, laminboard, or battenboard, provided both external surfaces are coniferous.
- Also under 4412.59
- Egger blockboard
- Kronospan laminboard
- UPM Plywood blockboard
- Stora Enso wood panels
Codes often confused with 4412.59
Common mistake. 441252: This code covers "Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of tropical wood." The distinction lies in the type of wood used for the outer plies. Misclassification can occur if the origin or species of the outer veneers is not accurately identified, particularly when tropical wood is present on one or both sides. 441299: This code covers "Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; other, with both outer plies of non-coniferous wood." While blockboard is a type of laminated wood, this code is for other types of plywood and veneered panels, and specifically for non-coniferous outer plies. The core structure (blocks vs. solid veneer) and the outer ply material are key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441259 (the code used for blockboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441259 (the code used for blockboard) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 33% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 441259, not only blockboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $285M 40% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $106M 15% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $83M 12% of world exports
World total: $718M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $186M 33% of world imports
- 2 Italy $91M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $87M 15% of world imports
World total: $569M 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 blockboard
Brazil classifies blockboard under NCM 4412.59.00: HS 4412.59 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 blockboard
What is the HS code for Blockboard?
The HS code for Blockboard is 441259 (Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with both outer plies of coniferous wood). The HS code for blockboard, specifically when both outer plies are made of coniferous wood, is 441259.
How do I classify Blockboard for customs?
Blockboard is classified under HS code 441259 — Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with both outer plies of coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard?
These terms refer to similar engineered wood panels. Blockboard typically has a core of wood strips up to about 25mm wide. Laminboard has a core of strips up to about 7mm wide. Battenboard has a core of wider strips, generally exceeding 25mm. All are characterized by a core of solid wood strips or battens, covered on both sides by veneers, and are used in applications requiring stability and strength.
Which countries are the top exporters of blockboard (HS 441259)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441259 (the code used for blockboard) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($285M, 40% of world exports), Czechia ($106M) and Slovakia ($83M). World exports came to about $718M, 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 blockboard (HS 441259)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441259 (the code used for blockboard) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($186M, 33% of world imports), Italy ($91M) and Germany ($87M). World imports came to about $569M, 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.
Is the HS code for Blockboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441259 for Blockboard is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for blockboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, blockboard (HS 441259) is classified under NCM 4412.59.00.