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

HS v2017 Code: 441233

About 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

HS code 441233 covers a specific type of plywood, characterized by its thin wood sheets and the inclusion of certain hardwood species in the outer ply. This plywood is widely used in the furniture, construction, and interior design industries, owing to its durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility. As a key component in the global wood products trade, this classification plays a vital role in the broader economy, connecting raw material suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users across various sectors.

Production process

The production of plywood under HS code 441233 involves the layering and bonding of thin wood sheets, typically less than 6mm thick. The outer ply is made from one or more of the specified hardwood species, such as oak, maple, or birch, which provide the plywood with its distinctive appearance and enhanced mechanical properties. The inner plies are often composed of more economical wood types. The layers are then bonded together using adhesives and subjected to heat and pressure to create a strong, stable, and uniform panel.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of plywood under HS code 441233 include the raw wood materials, such as logs or veneers of the specified hardwood species. Additionally, the industry relies on adhesives, typically made from synthetic resins, to bond the wood layers together. Specialized machinery, such as veneer slicers, hot presses, and sanding equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 441233 is the plywood panels themselves, which are then used in a wide range of applications, including furniture manufacturing (940320 Furniture; wooden, for the bedroom), construction (940330 Furniture; wooden, for the office), and interior design (940360 Furniture; wooden, n.e.c. in 94.03. The plywood produced under this code may also be further processed or incorporated into other wood-based products, such as 441239 Plywood; with sheets of wood only, not bamboo, each ply 6mm or less, n.e.c. in 44.12 or 441299 Laminated wood; n.e.c. in 44.12.

Revisions to 441233

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 441233. The most recent 1 version of this code (441233) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441233 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

    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/v2017/441233'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441210'>441210: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441231'>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 --> 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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