Product classification
HS code for Tropical wood plywood: 4412.31
Plywood, consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical wood plywood under HS 4412.31
Tropical wood plywood is classified under HS code 441231. This classification falls under Heading 4412, which covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. Subheading 441231 is very specific: it applies to plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (excluding bamboo), where each ply is 6mm or thinner, and at least one outer ply consists of tropical wood. The classification is driven by three main factors: the thickness of the individual plies, the absence of bamboo, and the botanical species of the face veneer. If the outer ply is a tropical species like Okoumé, Dark Red Meranti, or Mahogany, and the internal plies are 6mm or less, 441231 is the mandatory code. This level of specificity helps customs authorities monitor the trade of tropical timber products and apply relevant anti-dumping or environmental regulations. The construction of the plywood—whether the core is made of softer woods or different species—does not change the classification as long as the outer ply meets the tropical wood criteria and the ply thickness rule is followed.
- Covers
- Plywood with a face veneer of Dark Red Meranti
- Okoumé faced plywood panels
- Sapelli plywood with plies thinner than 6mm
- Tropical hardwood plywood for cabinetry
- Multi-layered tropical wood sheets for construction
- Also under 4412.31
- Sapele marine plywood
- Meranti structural plywood
- Okoume exterior plywood
- Teak veneer panels
Codes often confused with 4412.31
Common mistake. Plywood is often misclassified under 441233 or 441234. Code 441233 is for plywood with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood (other than tropical), while 441234 is for those with at least one outer ply of coniferous wood. Another error is using 441239 for thicker plies. If any single ply exceeds 6mm, the product moves out of the 441231 category into other subheadings of 4412.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441231 (the code used for tropical wood plywood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441231 (the code used for tropical wood plywood) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 22% 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 441231, not only tropical wood plywood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $1.1B 39% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $451M 15% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$368M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $677M 22% of world imports
- 2 United States $430M 14% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $331M 11% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 wood plywood
Brazil classifies tropical wood plywood under NCM 4412.31.00: HS 4412.31 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 wood plywood
What is the HS code for Tropical wood plywood?
The HS code for Tropical wood plywood is 441231 (Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood). The HS code for plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood and plies not exceeding 6mm is 441231.
How do I classify Tropical wood plywood for customs?
Tropical wood plywood is classified under HS code 441231 — Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if only one side of the plywood is tropical wood?
As long as at least one outer ply is made of a tropical wood species and the plies are 6mm or thinner, it is classified under 441231.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical wood plywood (HS 441231)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441231 (the code used for tropical wood plywood) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.1B, 39% of world exports), Malaysia ($451M) and Vietnam (about $368M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 wood plywood (HS 441231)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441231 (the code used for tropical wood plywood) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($677M, 22% of world imports), the United States ($430M) and South Korea ($331M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 wood plywood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441231 for Tropical wood 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 wood plywood in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical wood plywood (HS 441231) is classified under NCM 4412.31.00.