Product classification
HS code for Maple plywood: 4412.33
Plywood, with sheets of wood only, not bamboo, each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut.
Classification of maple plywood under HS 4412.33
Maple plywood is classified under HS code 4412.33 based on its specific construction and the species of the outer ply. This code is reserved for plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (excluding bamboo), where each individual ply does not exceed 6mm in thickness. Furthermore, the classification requires that at least one outer ply be made of specific non-coniferous woods, including maple (Acer spp.). The Harmonized System uses these technical parameters to differentiate between various grades and types of plywood used in construction and furniture making. The 6mm thickness limit is a critical threshold for this specific subheading. If the plywood contains a core of particle board or medium-density fiberboard (MDF), or if the outer ply is a different species not listed in the 4412.33 group, it would require a different classification. This code ensures that high-value hardwood plywoods are tracked separately from common coniferous or tropical varieties.
- Covers
- Maple-faced plywood
- Multi-ply maple wood panels
- Hardwood plywood with maple veneer
- Thin-ply maple decorative panels
- Maple plywood for cabinetry
- Also under 4412.33
- Baltic Birch plywood
- White Oak veneer panels
- Maple cabinet-grade plywood
- European Beech plywood
Codes often confused with 4412.33
Common mistake. Maple plywood is often misclassified under 4412.31 if it is mistaken for tropical wood plywood, or 4412.39 if the specific species is not identified. It is also confused with 4412.94 (Blockboard) if the core is made of solid wood blocks rather than thin veneers. Accurate classification requires confirming that every ply is 6mm or less and that the outer face is maple.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441233 (the code used for maple plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441233 (the code used for maple plywood) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% 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 441233, not only maple plywood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.6B 44% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$669M 8.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Russia* ~$591M 7.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $8.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.7B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $478M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $375M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $6.9B 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 maple plywood
Brazil classifies maple plywood under NCM 4412.33.00: HS 4412.33 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 maple plywood
What is the HS code for Maple plywood?
The HS code for Maple plywood is 441233 (Plywood; with sheets of wood only; not bamboo; each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut).
How do I classify Maple plywood for customs?
Maple plywood is classified under HS code 441233 — Plywood; with sheets of wood only; not bamboo; each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for 1/4 inch maple plywood?
Since 1/4 inch is approximately 6.35mm, if the individual plies are 6mm or less, it is classified under 4412.33.
Does this code include maple-veneered MDF?
No, plywood with a core of MDF or particle board is classified under 4412.99 or similar headings, as it is not made "solely of sheets of wood."
Which countries are the top exporters of maple plywood (HS 441233)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441233 (the code used for maple plywood) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6B, 44% of world exports), Vietnam (about $669M) and Russia (about $591M). World exports came to about $8.1B, 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 maple plywood (HS 441233)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441233 (the code used for maple plywood) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($478M) and the United Kingdom ($375M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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 Maple plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441233 for Maple 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 maple plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, maple plywood (HS 441233) is classified under NCM 4412.33.00.