Product classification
HS code for Tropical laminboard: 4412.51
Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, with at least one outer layer of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical laminboard under HS 4412.51
Tropical laminboard is classified under HS code 4412.51 because it is a type of veneered panel consisting of a core made of blocks, laths, or battens of wood glued together and surfaced with outer layers of wood. For this specific code, at least one of the outer layers must consist of a tropical wood species. The construction of laminboard is distinct from standard plywood because the core is composed of thicker, solid wood pieces rather than thin veneers. This product falls under Heading 4412, which covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. The 4412.51 subheading specifically identifies the "blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard" category where the face veneer is tropical, reflecting the higher value and specific regulatory requirements associated with tropical timber trade.
- Covers
- Laminboard with tropical wood face veneers
- Blockboard with at least one tropical outer ply
- Battenboard featuring tropical hardwood surfaces
- Veneered panels with a solid wood strip core and tropical exterior
- Also under 4412.51
- Generic Tropical Blockboard
- Meranti Core Laminboard
- Teak Battenboard Panels
- Okoume Faced Blockboard
Codes often confused with 4412.51
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 4412.31, which is reserved for plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (veneers) where each ply is 6mm or less. Laminboard (4412.51) is distinguished by its core of thicker strips. Another common error is using 4412.94, which is for blockboard and laminboard that does not contain any tropical wood layers. It is critical to identify the core structure and the species of the outer veneer to choose between these codes correctly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical laminboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical laminboard) 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 laminboard.
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 laminboard
Brazil classifies tropical laminboard 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 laminboard
What is the HS code for Tropical laminboard?
The HS code for Tropical laminboard is 441251 (Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood). The HS code for laminboard, blockboard, or battenboard with at least one outer layer of tropical wood is 4412.51.
How do I classify Tropical laminboard for customs?
Tropical laminboard 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.
How does laminboard differ from standard plywood in the HS system?
Laminboard has a core made of solid wood strips or blocks, whereas standard plywood (4412.31) consists of multiple thin layers of veneer glued crosswise.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical laminboard (HS 441251)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical laminboard) 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 laminboard (HS 441251)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441251 (the code used for tropical laminboard) 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 laminboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441251 for Tropical laminboard 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 laminboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical laminboard (HS 441251) is classified under NCM 4412.51.00.