Product classification
HS code for Laminated Veneer Lumber: 4412.42
Laminated veneered lumber (LVL), with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood.
Classification of laminated Veneer Lumber under HS 4412.42
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood is classified under HS code 4412.42. This classification falls under Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood) and heading 4412, which covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. LVL is a structural product manufactured by layering thin wood veneers with adhesives, where the grain of all veneers is typically oriented in the same longitudinal direction. Subheading 4412.42 is specific to LVL that features an outer ply made of hardwood (non-coniferous), such as birch, oak, or tropical species. This classification is essential for distinguishing structural engineered wood products from standard plywood (where grain directions alternate) and from LVL made entirely of softwood (coniferous), which falls under a different subheading.
- Covers
- LVL beams with birch outer veneers
- Structural LVL with tropical hardwood faces
- Hardwood-faced laminated veneer lumber
- LVL headers with non-coniferous outer plies
- Also under 4412.42
- Kerto LVL (Metsä Wood)
- Generic Birch LVL Beams
- Poplar LVL Headers
- Eucalyptus LVL Panels
Codes often confused with 4412.42
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 4412.41, which is reserved for LVL with outer plies of coniferous wood (softwood). Importers must verify the species of the outer veneer to choose between 4412.41 and 4412.42. Additionally, LVL is sometimes incorrectly classified under 4418.99 (Builders' joinery and carpentry), but because it is a laminated wood product, 4412 is the more specific and legally correct heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441242 (the code used for laminated Veneer Lumber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441242 (the code used for laminated Veneer Lumber) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 50% 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 441242, not only laminated Veneer Lumber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $62M 42% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$50M 34% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $11M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $147M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $172M 50% of world imports
- 2 Canada $62M 18% of world imports
- 3 United States $49M 14% of world imports
World total: $345M 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 laminated Veneer Lumber
Brazil classifies laminated Veneer Lumber under NCM 4412.42.00: HS 4412.42 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 laminated Veneer Lumber
What is the HS code for Laminated Veneer Lumber?
The HS code for Laminated Veneer Lumber is 441242 (Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood).
How do I classify Laminated Veneer Lumber for customs?
Laminated Veneer Lumber is classified under HS code 441242 — Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Laminated Veneer Lumber with hardwood faces?
The HS code for LVL with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood is 4412.42.
How does LVL differ from plywood in the HS system?
While both are under heading 4412, LVL is specifically identified in subheadings like 4412.42 based on its structural assembly (parallel grain) and outer ply species, whereas plywood is classified under different subheadings based on its cross-laminated layers.
Which countries are the top exporters of laminated Veneer Lumber (HS 441242)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441242 (the code used for laminated Veneer Lumber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($62M, 42% of world exports), Vietnam (about $50M) and Germany ($11M). World exports came to about $147M, 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 laminated Veneer Lumber (HS 441242)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441242 (the code used for laminated Veneer Lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($172M, 50% of world imports), Canada ($62M) and the United States ($49M). World imports came to about $345M, 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 Laminated Veneer Lumber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441242 for Laminated Veneer Lumber 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 laminated Veneer Lumber in Brazil?
In Brazil, laminated Veneer Lumber (HS 441242) is classified under NCM 4412.42.00.