Product classification
HS code for Plywood: 4412.99
Plywood, n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Classification of plywood under HS 4412.99
Plywood classification within the Harmonized System is found in Chapter 44, heading 4412. This heading is structured hierarchically based on the composition of the outer plies and the core material. Subheading 4412.99 serves as a residual category for plywood that does not meet the specific criteria of the preceding subheadings. Specifically, it often covers plywood where both outer plies are made of coniferous wood (softwood) and the core is not made of bamboo or other specified non-coniferous materials. To be classified as plywood under 4412, the product must consist of at least three layers of wood glued together, with the grain of adjacent layers usually placed at right angles. The 4412.99 code is used when the wood species involved are not tropical or specific hardwoods like oak or maple. This classification requires a detailed breakdown of the wood species used in every layer of the panel to ensure it does not fall into a more specific protected species category.
- Covers
- Softwood plywood (e.g., pine or spruce)
- Coniferous plywood panels for construction
- Structural plywood with coniferous faces
- Multi-layered wood panels with softwood outer plies
- Also under 4412.99
- Weyerhaeuser Plywood
- LP Building Solutions Plywood
- Tolko Plywood
- Georgia-Pacific Plywood
Codes often confused with 4412.99
Common mistake. Plywood is often misclassified under 4412.31, 4412.33, or 4412.34. These codes are reserved for plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood or specific non-coniferous (hardwood) species. If a panel has a birch or oak face, it cannot be 4412.99. Additionally, veneered panels that have a core of particle board or MDF are classified under different subheadings within 4412, such as 4412.94 (blockboard).
Top exporters and importers of HS 441299 (the code used for plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441299 (the code used for plywood) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 11% 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 441299, not only plywood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$59M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Slovakia $42M 9.0% of world exports
- 3 China $37M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $462M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $85M 11% of world imports
- 2 Australia $58M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Israel $55M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $759M 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 plywood
Brazil classifies plywood under NCM 4412.99.00: HS 4412.99 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 plywood
What is the HS code for Plywood?
The HS code for Plywood is 441299 (Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood).
How do I classify Plywood for customs?
Plywood is classified under HS code 441299 — Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for pine plywood?
Pine plywood, assuming both outer plies are pine and it doesn't contain tropical wood, is typically classified under 4412.99.
What defines plywood under this code?
It must have at least three layers of wood sheets glued together, with the outer plies being coniferous wood.
Which countries are the top exporters of plywood (HS 441299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441299 (the code used for plywood) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $59M, 13% of world exports), Slovakia ($42M) and China ($37M). World exports came to about $462M, 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 plywood (HS 441299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441299 (the code used for plywood) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($85M, 11% of world imports), Australia ($58M) and Israel ($55M). World imports came to about $759M, 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 Plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441299 for 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 plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, plywood (HS 441299) is classified under NCM 4412.99.00.