Product classification
HS code for Coniferous veneer sheets: 4408.10
Wood, coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick.
Classification of coniferous veneer sheets under HS 4408.10
HS code 4408.10 is assigned to coniferous wood sheets used for veneering, the manufacture of plywood, or other similar laminated wood products. The defining technical criterion for this classification is the thickness of the sheet, which must not exceed 6 mm. These sheets are typically produced through slicing laminated wood or by sawing, slicing, or peeling (rotary cutting) logs. Even if the sheets have been planed, sanded, spliced, or end-jointed, they remain under this heading provided they maintain the thickness limit. This classification is vital for the timber industry as it distinguishes raw veneer material from finished multi-layered products or thicker sawn timber. The code ensures that thin wood layers intended for surfacing or core construction are tracked separately from bulk lumber.
- Covers
- Rotary cut pine veneer sheets
- Sliced spruce veneer for furniture
- Coniferous wood sheets for plywood core
- Spliced coniferous veneer strips
- Sanded coniferous sheets under 6mm
- End-jointed veneer for continuous rolls
- Also under 4408.10
- Roseburg Forest Products Plywood Veneer
- Georgia-Pacific Pine Veneer
- West Fraser Spruce Veneer
- Tolko Industries Coniferous Veneer
Codes often confused with 4408.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 4412, which covers plywood and veneered panels. While 4408.10 covers the individual sheets, 4412 is reserved for the finished product consisting of multiple layers glued together. Another common error is using HS code 4407 for sheets that exceed the 6 mm thickness threshold. Any coniferous wood thicker than 6 mm, even if used for similar purposes, must be classified as sawn wood under 4407.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440810 (the code used for coniferous veneer sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440810 (the code used for coniferous veneer sheets) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 440810, not only coniferous veneer sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $200M 45% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$38M 8.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Sweden $23M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $441M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $200M 39% of world imports
- 2 China $35M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Spain $25M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $508M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for coniferous veneer sheets
Brazil splits HS 4408.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4408.10.10Coniferous veneer sliced from laminated wood
- 4408.10.91Brazilian pine (Araucaria) veneer sheets
- 4408.10.99Other coniferous veneer sheets, not over 6 mm
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 veneer sheets
What is the HS code for Coniferous veneer sheets?
The HS code for Coniferous veneer sheets is 440810 (Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick). The HS code for coniferous veneer sheets and other wood sawn lengthwise or peeled, not exceeding 6 mm in thickness, is 4408.10.
How do I classify Coniferous veneer sheets for customs?
Coniferous veneer sheets is classified under HS code 440810 — Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can these sheets be sanded or spliced?
Yes, sheets classified under 4408.10 can be planed, sanded, spliced, or end-jointed without changing their classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of coniferous veneer sheets (HS 440810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440810 (the code used for coniferous veneer sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($200M, 45% of world exports), Russia (about $38M) and Sweden ($23M). World exports came to about $441M, 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 veneer sheets (HS 440810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440810 (the code used for coniferous veneer sheets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($200M, 39% of world imports), China ($35M) and Spain ($25M). World imports came to about $508M, 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 veneer sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440810 for Coniferous veneer sheets 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 veneer sheets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 440810 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for coniferous veneer sheets depends on the product's details: 4408.10.10 (Coniferous veneer sliced from laminated wood), 4408.10.91 (Brazilian pine (Araucaria) veneer sheets), 4408.10.99 (Other coniferous veneer sheets, not over 6 mm).