Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo

HS v2017 Code: 441210

About plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo

HS code 441210 covers the production of plywood, veneered panels, and other laminated wood products made primarily from bamboo. This industry plays a crucial role in the global wood processing and construction sectors, providing essential materials for a wide range of applications. Bamboo-based wood products are valued for their strength, durability, and environmental sustainability, making them an increasingly popular choice for builders, furniture makers, and other end-users.

Production process

The production of bamboo-based wood products under HS code 441210 typically involves several key steps. First, bamboo culms are harvested and processed into thin veneer sheets. These sheets are then layered and bonded together using adhesives, often under heat and pressure, to create the desired plywood or laminated panels. Specialized machinery is used to ensure precise cutting, layering, and bonding of the bamboo veneers. The final products may undergo additional finishing processes, such as sanding or polishing, to enhance their appearance and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 441210 include raw bamboo material, adhesives, and specialized machinery. Bamboo is the primary raw material, which is sourced from sustainable bamboo plantations or forests. Adhesives, such as urea-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resins, are used to bond the bamboo veneers together. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of specialized equipment, including veneer slicers, hot presses, and sanding machines, to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 441210 are bamboo-based plywood, veneered panels, and other laminated wood products. These materials are widely used in the construction, furniture, and interior design industries, as they offer a unique combination of strength, aesthetics, and environmental sustainability. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by manufacturers of 441213 Plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood, 441219 Veneered panels and similar laminated wood, and 442110 Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles, among others.

Revisions to 441210

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 441210. The most recent 1 version of this code (441210) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441210 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4412'>4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441210'>441210: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441231'>441231: Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441233'>441233: Plywood; with sheets of wood only; not bamboo; each ply 6mm or less, with at least one outer ply of alder, ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, elm, eucalyptus, hickory, horse chestnut, lime, maple, oak, plane, poplar, aspen, robinia, tulipwood or walnut</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441234'>441234: Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood not listed in subheading 4412.33</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441239'>441239: Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441294'>441294: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441299'>441299: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood (other than blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, other than of bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)</a>"]

    

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