Product classification
HS code for Oak 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 oak plywood under HS 4412.33
Oak plywood is classified under HS code 4412.33 based on its physical construction and the species of wood used for its outer layers. Heading 4412 covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. The subheading 4412.33 specifically applies to plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (excluding bamboo), where each ply does not exceed 6mm in thickness. Furthermore, the code requires that at least one outer ply consists of specific non-coniferous wood species, with oak (Quercus spp.) being explicitly listed in the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes for this category. The classification process involves verifying that the product is not "blockboard" or "laminboard" (which would fall under 4412.94) and that it does not contain tropical wood as defined by the HS (which would move it to 4412.31). The 6mm thickness limit per ply is a critical technical threshold for this specific code. This classification ensures that high-value hardwood plywoods like oak are tracked separately from softwood or tropical varieties.
- Covers
- Oak-faced plywood with a core of other non-coniferous wood
- Multi-ply oak boards where all plies are 6mm or less
- Thin oak veneer plywood used for cabinetry
- Decorative oak plywood panels for interior wall cladding
- Marine-grade oak plywood meeting the ply thickness requirements
- 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. Oak plywood is frequently misclassified under 4412.31 if the importer mistakenly identifies the core or face as tropical wood. It is also confused with 4412.34, which is for other non-coniferous species not listed in the 4412.33 group. If the plywood has a core of lumber strips or blocks (blockboard), it must be classified under 4412.94 regardless of the oak face. Additionally, if any single ply exceeds 6mm in thickness, the product may fall into a different subheading within 4412.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441233 (the code used for oak plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441233 (the code used for oak 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 oak 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 oak plywood
Brazil classifies oak 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 oak plywood
What is the HS code for Oak plywood?
The HS code for Oak 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). The HS code for oak plywood with each ply 6mm or less and at least one outer ply of oak is 4412.33.
How do I classify Oak plywood for customs?
Oak 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.
Does the thickness of the plies affect the HS code?
Yes, for classification under 4412.33, each individual ply within the plywood must be 6mm or less in thickness.
Which countries are the top exporters of oak plywood (HS 441233)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441233 (the code used for oak 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 oak plywood (HS 441233)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441233 (the code used for oak 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 Oak plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441233 for Oak 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 oak plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, oak plywood (HS 441233) is classified under NCM 4412.33.00.