Product classification
HS code for Hardwood laminboard: 4412.52
Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board).
Classification of hardwood laminboard under HS 4412.52
Hardwood laminboard is classified under HS code 4412.52, which refers to blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard that features at least one outer ply of non-coniferous (hardwood) wood. This product is categorized under Heading 4412, which covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. Laminboard is a specific type of core board where the core is made of strips of wood (usually 7mm to 30mm wide) glued together to form a solid slab, which is then sandwiched between outer veneers. Subheading 4412.52 is used when the outer surface is a hardwood species like birch, maple, or mahogany. This classification is distinct from standard plywood (which consists of multiple thin cross-banded veneers) and particle board. The structural composition of the core—specifically the use of wooden strips rather than particles or fibers—is the defining characteristic for this HS code. It is widely used in high-end furniture manufacturing and interior joinery due to its dimensional stability and the aesthetic quality of the hardwood face.
- Covers
- Hardwood-faced laminboard
- Blockboard with birch outer plies
- Battenboard with non-coniferous veneers
- Laminated panels with a solid wood strip core
- Furniture-grade hardwood blockboard
- Also under 4412.52
- SVEZA Birch Blockboard
- Generic Poplar Laminboard
- Oak Veneered Battenboard
- Maple Blockboard Panels
Codes often confused with 4412.52
Common mistake. Hardwood laminboard is often misclassified under 4412.33, which covers standard plywood with non-coniferous plies. The difference is the core construction; 4412.52 requires a core of blocks, slats, or baten. It is also sometimes confused with 4410.11 (particle board), but laminboard contains solid wood strips rather than compressed wood chips.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood laminboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood laminboard) 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 laminboard.
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 laminboard
Brazil classifies hardwood laminboard 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 laminboard
What is the HS code for Hardwood laminboard?
The HS code for Hardwood laminboard is 441252 (Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board)). The HS code for hardwood laminboard (including blockboard and battenboard with a hardwood outer ply) is 4412.52.
How do I classify Hardwood laminboard for customs?
Hardwood laminboard 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 laminboard and plywood in HS codes?
Plywood (typically 4412.31-4412.39) consists of thin layers of veneer glued together, while laminboard (4412.52) has a core made of thicker strips or blocks of wood.
Which countries are the top exporters of hardwood laminboard (HS 441252)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood laminboard) 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 laminboard (HS 441252)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441252 (the code used for hardwood laminboard) 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 laminboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441252 for Hardwood laminboard 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 laminboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, hardwood laminboard (HS 441252) is classified under NCM 4412.52.00.