Product classification
HS code for Coniferous plywood: 4412.39
Plywood, consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Classification of coniferous plywood under HS 4412.39
HS code 4412.39 covers plywood panels consisting exclusively of sheets of wood, where each individual ply does not exceed 6 mm in thickness. The defining characteristic for this subheading is that both outer plies, known as the face and the back, must be made of coniferous wood. This classification is part of a hierarchical structure in Chapter 44 that prioritizes the species of the outer veneers. If one or both outer plies were made of tropical wood or certain non-coniferous woods like oak or maple, the product would be classified under different subheadings such as 4412.31 or 4412.33. The total thickness of the panel does not determine the code as much as the thickness of the individual plies and the species of the surface layers. This code is essential for structural panels used in the construction industry, packaging, and sub-flooring. The wood must not be bamboo, as bamboo products are classified under heading 4412.10. Proper documentation of the veneer species is required for customs compliance.
- Covers
- Softwood plywood with coniferous face and back
- CDX grade construction plywood
- Coniferous plywood panels for crating
- Structural softwood plywood
- Multi-ply coniferous panels (plies ≤ 6mm)
- Also under 4412.39
- Georgia-Pacific Plywood
- Weyerhaeuser Plywood
- Boise Cascade Plywood
- LP Building Solutions Sheathing
Codes often confused with 4412.39
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 4412.31, which applies if at least one outer ply is of tropical wood. It is also confused with 4412.33, which is for plywood with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood like alder, ash, or beech. If the panel contains a core of particle board or MDF, it must be classified under subheadings like 4412.94 or 4412.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441239 (the code used for coniferous plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441239 (the code used for coniferous plywood) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 441239, not only coniferous plywood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $713M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $578M 21% of world exports
- 3 Chile $414M 15% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $729M 24% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $199M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $190M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 plywood
Brazil classifies coniferous plywood under NCM 4412.39.00: HS 4412.39 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 plywood
What is the HS code for Coniferous plywood?
The HS code for Coniferous plywood is 441239 (Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood).
How do I classify Coniferous plywood for customs?
Coniferous plywood is classified under HS code 441239 — Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for softwood plywood?
Softwood plywood with both outer plies of coniferous wood and individual plies not exceeding 6 mm is classified under HS code 4412.39.
Can plywood with a 7mm ply be classified here?
No, HS code 4412.39 requires each ply to be 6 mm or thinner. Thicker plies would move the product to other subheadings within 4412.
Which countries are the top exporters of coniferous plywood (HS 441239)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441239 (the code used for coniferous plywood) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($713M, 26% of world exports), China ($578M) and Chile ($414M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 plywood (HS 441239)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441239 (the code used for coniferous plywood) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($729M, 24% of world imports), Mexico ($199M) and Germany ($190M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441239 for Coniferous plywood 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 plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, coniferous plywood (HS 441239) is classified under NCM 4412.39.00.