Product classification
HS code for Hardwood blockboard: 4412.52
Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board).
Classification of hardwood blockboard under HS 4412.52
Hardwood blockboard is classified under HS code 4412.52. This classification is applied to laminated wood panels that consist of a core made of solid wood blocks, laths, or battens sandwiched between two or more veneers. The Harmonized System distinguishes blockboard from standard plywood based on this internal core structure. Under the 4412 heading, the 52 subheading specifically identifies blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard that contain at least one outer ply of non-coniferous (hardwood) wood. The presence of the hardwood outer ply is the deciding factor for this specific code, as it separates the product from coniferous-faced boards. This classification is critical for international trade as it accounts for the density and durability differences between hardwood and softwood surfaces, which impacts both duty rates and environmental regulations regarding specific timber species.
- Covers
- Three-ply blockboard with hardwood face and back
- Five-ply laminboard with non-coniferous outer veneers
- Battenboard with tropical hardwood faces
- Hardwood-faced blockboard for furniture carcasses
- Core-board with non-coniferous outer plies
- Also under 4412.52
- SVEZA Birch Blockboard
- Generic Poplar Laminboard
- Oak Veneered Battenboard
- Maple Blockboard Panels
Codes often confused with 4412.52
Common mistake. A frequent mistake is classifying hardwood blockboard under HS code 4412.33 (standard plywood). While both are laminated, blockboard must have a core of solid wood strips, whereas 4412.33 is for panels made entirely of thin veneers. Additionally, if the board contains particle board in the core, it should be classified under 4410 rather than 4412. Importers also sometimes confuse this with 4412.94, but 4412.52 is the more modern and specific designation for non-coniferous faced blockboard.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood blockboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood blockboard) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 441252, not only hardwood blockboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $304M 64% of world exports
- 2 Romania $68M 14% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $26M 5.6% of world exports
World total: $473M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $59M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $26M 10% of world imports
- 3 Jordan* ~$21M 7.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $262M 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 code for hardwood blockboard
Brazil classifies hardwood blockboard under NCM 4412.52.00: HS 4412.52 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 hardwood blockboard
What is the HS code for Hardwood blockboard?
The HS code for Hardwood blockboard is 441252 (Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board)). Hardwood blockboard with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood is classified under HS code 4412.52.
How do I classify Hardwood blockboard for customs?
Hardwood blockboard is classified under HS code 441252 — Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between blockboard and laminboard in HS classification?
Both fall under 4412.52 if they have hardwood faces. The difference is the width of the core strips: blockboard uses wider blocks, while laminboard uses thinner laths, but the HS code treats them similarly.
Which countries are the top exporters of hardwood blockboard (HS 441252)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood blockboard) in UN Comtrade data were China ($304M, 64% of world exports), Romania ($68M) and Indonesia ($26M). World exports came to about $473M, 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 hardwood blockboard (HS 441252)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood blockboard) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($59M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($26M) and Jordan (about $21M). World imports came to about $262M, 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 Hardwood blockboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441252 for Hardwood 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 hardwood blockboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, hardwood blockboard (HS 441252) is classified under NCM 4412.52.00.