Product classification
HS code for Tropical LVL: 4412.41
Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, laminated veneered lumber (LVL), with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical LVL under HS 4412.41
Tropical Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is classified under HS code 4412.41. This classification is based on the structural composition of the product and the species of wood used for its outer plies. LVL is a type of structural composite lumber consisting of multiple layers of thin wood veneers oriented in the same direction and bonded with resins. Under the Harmonized System, heading 4412 covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. Following the 2022 HS nomenclature updates, specific subheadings were created for LVL. Subheading 4412.41 is designated for LVL that features at least one outer ply of tropical wood, as defined in the Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 44. The classification is driven by the manufacturing process (lamination of veneers) and the botanical origin of the face veneer, which is a critical factor in determining the tariff rate and trade statistics for tropical timber products.
- Covers
- Structural LVL beams with mahogany outer plies
- Laminated veneer lumber headers with teak faces
- Tropical wood LVL used for high-end joinery
- LVL panels with at least one face of Okoumé or Meranti
- Also under 4412.41
- Tropical Marine Plywood
- Decorative Okoume Plywood
- Meranti Plywood Panels
- Sapele Veneered Boards
Codes often confused with 4412.41
Common mistake. Tropical LVL is often misclassified under 4418.99 (Builders' joinery and carpentry) because it is used as a structural building component. However, heading 4412 is more specific to the laminated veneer structure. It is also confused with 4412.31, which covers traditional plywood. The distinction lies in the grain orientation; plywood layers usually have grains at right angles, while LVL layers are parallel. Another common error is using 4412.42, which is reserved for LVL with non-coniferous outer plies that are not tropical.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441241 (the code used for tropical LVL), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441241 (the code used for tropical LVL) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, 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 441241, not only tropical LVL.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $14M 40% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$10M 29% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Belgium $4.0M 11% of world exports
World total: $35M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $15M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $9.4M 16% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $4.4M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $60M 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 tropical LVL
Brazil classifies tropical LVL under NCM 4412.41.00: HS 4412.41 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 LVL
What is the HS code for Tropical LVL?
The HS code for Tropical LVL is 441241 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of tropical wood). The HS code for Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) with at least one outer ply of tropical wood is 4412.41.
How do I classify Tropical LVL for customs?
Tropical LVL is classified under HS code 441241 — Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is tropical wood defined for this HS code?
Tropical wood refers to specific species listed in the Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 44, which includes woods like Abura, Mahogany, Teak, and Virola.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical LVL (HS 441241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441241 (the code used for tropical LVL) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($14M, 40% of world exports), Vietnam (about $10M) and Belgium ($4.0M). World exports came to about $35M, 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 LVL (HS 441241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441241 (the code used for tropical LVL) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($15M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($9.4M) and the Philippines ($4.4M). World imports came to about $60M, 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 LVL the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441241 for Tropical LVL 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 LVL in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical LVL (HS 441241) is classified under NCM 4412.41.00.