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

HS v2017 Code: 441234

About 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

HS code 441234 covers a specific type of plywood that is widely used in various industries, including construction, furniture manufacturing, and packaging. This plywood is characterized by its thin, uniform layers of wood, with at least one outer ply made of non-coniferous wood not listed in subheading 4412.33. The versatility and durability of this plywood make it an essential material in many global trade and manufacturing activities.

Production process

The production of the plywood covered by HS code 441234 typically involves a multi-step process. First, thin sheets of wood (not bamboo) are carefully selected and prepared. These sheets are then arranged in layers, with at least one outer ply made of non-coniferous wood not listed in subheading 4412.33. The layers are then bonded together using adhesives, and the resulting plywood is pressed and trimmed to the desired size and thickness, which must be 6mm or less per ply.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the plywood covered by HS code 441234 include the raw wood materials, adhesives, and specialized machinery. The wood materials must be sourced from non-coniferous species not listed in subheading 4412.33, and they must be of a specific thickness (6mm or less per ply). The adhesives used to bond the wood layers together are also a critical input, as they must provide the necessary strength and durability. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery for cutting, layering, pressing, and trimming the plywood.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 441234 is the plywood itself, which is then used as a raw material in various downstream industries. This plywood may be consumed by manufacturers of 441233 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, 940161 Wooden furniture of a kind used in offices, 940169 (Wooden furniture (excl. for offices)), and 442010 Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, among others. The versatility and quality of this plywood make it a valuable commodity in global trade and manufacturing.

Revisions to 441234

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 441234. The most recent 1 version of this code (441234) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441234 ( 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 non-coniferous wood not listed in subheading 4412.33

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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/v2017/441234'>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 --> 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/v2017/441233'>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 --> 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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