Product classification
HS code for Tropical plywood: 4412.91
Plywood, n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical plywood under HS 4412.91
Tropical plywood under HS code 4412.91 refers to plywood panels that do not meet the specific criteria of the 4412.31 through 4412.39 subheadings but still possess at least one outer ply of tropical wood. Heading 4412 covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. The 91-subheading acts as a residual category for "other" plywood products that incorporate tropical wood. This typically includes plywood where at least one ply is thicker than 6mm or where the internal composition includes materials other than just wood veneers (such as a thin layer of particle board or fiberboard), provided the primary character remains plywood. The classification is determined by the presence of tropical wood on the exterior and the structural assembly of the layers. Accurate classification under 4412.91 requires a detailed analysis of the thickness of each ply and the botanical species of the face veneer.
- Covers
- Plywood with one outer ply of tropical wood and internal plies exceeding 6mm thickness
- Composite plywood panels with a tropical veneer face
- Multi-layered wood panels with a tropical face not elsewhere specified
- Plywood with a tropical face and a core of cellular wood panels
- Also under 4412.91
- SVEZA tropical plywood
- UPM WISA-Birch with tropical face
- P.T. Sumber Mas Indah plywood
- Samling plywood
Codes often confused with 4412.91
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 4412.31, which is specifically for plywood consisting only of sheets of wood, each not exceeding 6mm thickness, with a tropical face. If any single ply exceeds 6mm, the product moves to the 4412.91 category. It is also often confused with 4412.41 (LVL) or 4412.51 (Blockboard). The distinction depends on whether the core is made of veneers (plywood), parallel veneers (LVL), or solid blocks (blockboard).
Top exporters and importers of HS 441291 (the code used for tropical plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441291 (the code used for tropical plywood) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 441291, not only tropical plywood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$28M 30% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $20M 22% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $9.5M 10% of world exports
World total: $92M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 29% of world imports
- 2 Japan $17M 17% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $9.3M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $104M 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 plywood
Brazil classifies tropical plywood under NCM 4412.91.00: HS 4412.91 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 plywood
What is the HS code for Tropical plywood?
The HS code for Tropical plywood is 441291 (Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood).
How do I classify Tropical plywood for customs?
Tropical plywood is classified under HS code 441291 — Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Tropical plywood (other)?
The HS code for plywood not elsewhere specified with at least one outer ply of tropical wood is 4412.91.
When should I use 4412.91 instead of 4412.31?
Use 4412.91 if the plywood contains any ply thicker than 6mm or has a non-veneer core that doesn't qualify as blockboard, provided it has a tropical face.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical plywood (HS 441291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441291 (the code used for tropical plywood) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $28M, 30% of world exports), Indonesia ($20M) and Thailand ($9.5M). World exports came to about $92M, 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 plywood (HS 441291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441291 (the code used for tropical plywood) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 29% of world imports), Japan ($17M) and Mexico ($9.3M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441291 for Tropical 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 tropical plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical plywood (HS 441291) is classified under NCM 4412.91.00.