Product classification
HS code for Coniferous LVL: 4412.49
Laminated veneered lumber (LVL), with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Classification of coniferous LVL under HS 4412.49
Laminated Veneered Lumber (LVL) made from coniferous wood is classified under HS code 4412.49. Chapter 44 covers wood and articles of wood, and heading 4412 is dedicated to plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. The 2022 HS nomenclature updates introduced specific subheadings for LVL to better track this engineered wood product. Subheading 4412.49 is used when both outer plies are made of coniferous wood, such as pine, fir, or spruce. LVL is produced by bonding thin wood veneers together with the grain of all veneers running in the same longitudinal direction. This structural orientation distinguishes it from standard plywood, where grains are cross-laminated at right angles. The classification depends on the thickness of the veneers (typically not exceeding 6mm) and the species of the wood used for the face and back layers. As an engineered structural product, LVL is valued for its strength and uniformity, and its classification under 4412 reflects its nature as a laminated wood product rather than a simple piece of sawn timber.
- Covers
- Coniferous LVL beams and headers
- Laminated veneer lumber made of pine or spruce
- Structural LVL for joists and rafters
- Coniferous LVL planks for scaffolding
- LVL rim boards with coniferous outer plies
- Also under 4412.49
- Kerto LVL (Metsä Wood)
- Boise Cascade BCI Joists
- Weyerhaeuser Trus Joist TJI
- LP SolidStart LVL
Codes often confused with 4412.49
Common mistake. LVL is frequently misclassified under 4418.81, which covers Glue-Laminated Timber (Glulam). The distinction is that Glulam is made from dimension lumber (thick pieces of wood) glued together, while LVL is made from thin veneers. Another common error is 4412.39 (other plywood), but the 2022 update created the 4412.4x series specifically for LVL to differentiate it from standard cross-grained plywood. Finally, if the outer plies are hardwood, it must be classified under 4412.43 or 4412.41 instead of 4412.49.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441249 (the code used for coniferous LVL), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441249 (the code used for coniferous LVL) in UN Comtrade data was Finland, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 441249, not only coniferous LVL.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Finland $167M 36% of world exports
- 2 Canada $70M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $56M 12% of world exports
World total: $469M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $146M 32% of world imports
- 2 Australia $90M 20% of world imports
- 3 Canada $55M 12% of world imports
World total: $456M 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 coniferous LVL
Brazil classifies coniferous LVL under NCM 4412.49.00: HS 4412.49 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 coniferous LVL
What is the HS code for Coniferous LVL?
The HS code for Coniferous LVL is 441249 (Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood). The specific HS code for Laminated Veneered Lumber with coniferous outer plies is 4412.49.
How do I classify Coniferous LVL for customs?
Coniferous LVL is classified under HS code 441249 — Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does LVL differ from plywood in the HS system?
While both are under heading 4412, LVL has all wood grains running in the same direction for structural strength, whereas plywood has alternating grain directions. The HS system now provides specific subheadings (4412.41-4412.49) for LVL to recognize this difference.
Which countries are the top exporters of coniferous LVL (HS 441249)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441249 (the code used for coniferous LVL) in UN Comtrade data were Finland ($167M, 36% of world exports), Canada ($70M) and the United States ($56M). World exports came to about $469M, 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 coniferous LVL (HS 441249)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441249 (the code used for coniferous LVL) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($146M, 32% of world imports), Australia ($90M) and Canada ($55M). World imports came to about $456M, 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 Coniferous LVL the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441249 for Coniferous LVL 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 coniferous LVL in Brazil?
In Brazil, coniferous LVL (HS 441249) is classified under NCM 4412.49.00.