Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)

HS v2017 Code: 441294

About blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)

HS code 441294 covers a range of engineered wood products known as blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard. These materials are widely used in the construction, furniture, and packaging industries, playing a crucial role in the global import/export trade. As a versatile and cost-effective alternative to solid wood, these engineered wood products offer enhanced stability, durability, and design flexibility, making them an essential component in a variety of applications.

Production process

The production of blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard typically involves the assembly of multiple layers of wood veneers or wood-based materials, such as wood chips or fibers, bonded together with adhesives. The layers are arranged in a specific pattern, often with the grain of each layer running perpendicular to the adjacent layers, to improve the overall strength and stability of the final product. The assembled panels are then subjected to heat and pressure to cure the adhesives and create a cohesive, durable material.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 441294 products include various types of wood veneers, wood-based materials (e.g., wood chips, fibers), and adhesives. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized machinery, such as panel presses, sanders, and cutting equipment, to ensure the precise fabrication and finishing of these engineered wood products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 441294 are the blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard panels themselves, which are then consumed by a range of industries, including 442190 Furniture and parts thereof, 442110 Seats and parts thereof, 441820 Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, and 442090 Other wood products. These engineered wood products are valued for their versatility, strength, and cost-effectiveness, making them a popular choice for a variety of applications, from furniture and cabinetry to construction and packaging.

Revisions to 441294

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 441294. The most recent 3 versions of this code (441294) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441294 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)

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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/v2017/441294'>441294: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard (not bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner)</a>"]

    B --> 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/v2017/441234'>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 --> H["<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 --> 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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