Plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood

HS v2017 Code: 441231

About plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood

HS code 441231 covers a specific type of plywood that is composed entirely of wood sheets, each with a thickness of 6mm or less, and at least one outer ply made from tropical wood. This type of plywood is widely used in the construction, furniture, and packaging industries due to its durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. As a key component in many global supply chains, the production and trade of this plywood product plays a significant role in the broader international economy.

Production process

The production of HS 441231 plywood typically involves a multi-step process. First, thin wood veneers are peeled or sliced from logs of tropical hardwood species. These veneers are then dried and graded for quality. Next, the veneers are arranged in alternating grain directions and bonded together using adhesives to form the plywood panels. The panels are then pressed under heat and pressure to cure the adhesive and create the final plywood product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS 441231 plywood include tropical hardwood logs, adhesives, and specialized machinery for veneer production, panel assembly, and pressing. The specific tropical wood species used can vary, but common examples include 440349 Okoume, 440341 Sapelli, and 440343 Meranti. In addition, the production process requires access to a skilled workforce, energy sources, and transportation infrastructure to move the raw materials and finished products.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS 441231 is plywood panels that are used in a wide range of applications, including construction, furniture manufacturing, and packaging. These plywood panels may be further processed or incorporated into other products, such as 441820 Doors of wood, 441850 Builders' joinery and carpentry, of wood, and 441940 Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects. The trade and use of this specialized plywood product is an important component of the global wood products industry.

Revisions to 441231

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 441231. The most recent 1 version of this code (441231) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441231 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for plywood; consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood

    graph LR
    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/v2017/441231'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441210'>441210: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo</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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