Product classification
HS code for Softwood plywood: 4412.99
Plywood, n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood.
Classification of softwood plywood under HS 4412.99
Softwood plywood is classified under HS code 4412.99 when it consists of sheets of wood glued together where the outer plies (the face and back) are made of coniferous wood. Heading 4412 is structured based on the species of the outer veneers. If the outer plies are not tropical wood and not specific non-coniferous woods like alder, ash, or beech, and the product does not fall under the more specific subheadings for laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or blockboard, it is categorized here. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere classified) nature of 4412.99 makes it the catch-all for various coniferous plywood configurations. The core of the plywood can be made of any material, but the classification of the entire panel is driven by the species of the two outer faces. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of timber products derived from pine, fir, spruce, and other evergreen trees.
- Covers
- Pine plywood panels with coniferous face and back
- Spruce plywood for construction and crating
- Fir plywood used in structural applications
- Cedar plywood for siding or decorative use
- Laminated panels with both outer plies of coniferous wood
- Also under 4412.99
- Weyerhaeuser Plywood
- LP Building Solutions Plywood
- Tolko Plywood
- Georgia-Pacific Plywood
Codes often confused with 4412.99
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with 4412.31, which is for plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood. Importers also confuse this with 4412.33, which covers plywood with outer plies of specific non-coniferous woods like birch or maple. Accurate identification of the wood species of the face veneer is required to distinguish between these codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441299 (the code used for softwood plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441299 (the code used for softwood 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 softwood 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 softwood plywood
Brazil classifies softwood 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 softwood plywood
What is the HS code for Softwood plywood?
The HS code for Softwood plywood is 441299 (Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood). The HS code for plywood with both outer plies of coniferous wood, not elsewhere specified, is 4412.99.
How do I classify Softwood plywood for customs?
Softwood 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 defines "softwood" in this context?
In the Harmonized System, softwood refers to wood obtained from coniferous trees (Gymnosperms), such as pine, spruce, larch, or Douglas fir.
Which countries are the top exporters of softwood plywood (HS 441299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441299 (the code used for softwood 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 softwood plywood (HS 441299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441299 (the code used for softwood 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 Softwood plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441299 for Softwood 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 softwood plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, softwood plywood (HS 441299) is classified under NCM 4412.99.00.