Product classification
HS code for Tropical blockboard: 4412.51
Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, with at least one outer layer of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical blockboard under HS 4412.51
Tropical blockboard is classified under HS code 4412.51. This classification applies to panels that consist of a core made of solid wood blocks, laths, or battens, sandwiched between two or more outer layers of wood veneer. For a product to fall under 4412.51, at least one of the outer layers must be composed of a tropical wood species. Heading 4412 is the primary category for laminated wood products, and the 51-subheading specifically addresses blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard. The classification logic follows the material construction (the block core) and the species of the face veneer. Tropical wood species are strictly defined in the HS Chapter 44 notes. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of tropical timber and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as CITES or EUTR, as blockboard is a common commodity in the furniture and construction industries.
- Covers
- 3-ply blockboard with a Meranti face
- 5-ply laminboard with an outer layer of Sapelli
- Battenboard featuring a tropical hardwood veneer
- Core-board panels with tropical wood skins
- Also under 4412.51
- Generic Tropical Blockboard
- Meranti Core Laminboard
- Teak Battenboard Panels
- Okoume Faced Blockboard
Codes often confused with 4412.51
Common mistake. Blockboard is frequently misclassified under 4412.31, which is the code for plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (veneers) without a solid block core. It is also sometimes incorrectly placed in 4410.11 (Particle board) if the core is mistaken for compressed wood chips. Furthermore, if the outer ply is not tropical, it must be classified under 4412.52 (non-coniferous) or 4412.59 (other), making the identification of the wood species on the face veneer critical for correct coding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical blockboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical blockboard) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 93% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 21% 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 441251, not only tropical blockboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $313M 93% of world exports
- 2 Germany $8.1M 2.4% of world exports
- 3 China $4.8M 1.4% of world exports
World total: $335M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $46M 21% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $37M 17% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $19M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $222M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 tropical blockboard
Brazil classifies tropical blockboard under NCM 4412.51.00: HS 4412.51 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 tropical blockboard
What is the HS code for Tropical blockboard?
The HS code for Tropical blockboard is 441251 (Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood). The HS code for blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard with at least one outer layer of tropical wood is 4412.51.
How do I classify Tropical blockboard for customs?
Tropical blockboard is classified under HS code 441251 — Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between blockboard and plywood in HS terms?
Plywood (4412.31-39) consists of thin veneers glued together, while blockboard (4412.51) contains a core of thicker, solid wood strips or blocks.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical blockboard (HS 441251)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical blockboard) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($313M, 93% of world exports), Germany ($8.1M) and China ($4.8M). World exports came to about $335M, 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 tropical blockboard (HS 441251)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical blockboard) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($46M, 21% of world imports), Malaysia ($37M) and Saudi Arabia ($19M). World imports came to about $222M, 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 Tropical blockboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441251 for Tropical blockboard 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 tropical blockboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical blockboard (HS 441251) is classified under NCM 4412.51.00.