Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood
HS v2022 Code: 441249
About laminated veneered lumber (lvl); with both outer plies of coniferous wood
HS code 441249 covers laminated veneered lumber (LVL), a type of engineered wood product that is widely used in the construction industry. LVL is known for its exceptional strength, stability, and versatility, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications, including structural beams, headers, and other load-bearing components. As a value-added wood product, LVL plays a significant role in the global timber trade and contributes to the overall growth of the forestry and wood processing sectors.
Production process
The production of LVL typically involves the following key steps: veneer peeling, drying, and grading; adhesive application; layering and pressing of the veneers; and trimming and finishing. The veneers used in LVL are typically made from coniferous species, such as pine or fir, which are known for their strength and dimensional stability. The veneers are then bonded together using high-performance adhesives, creating a strong and durable engineered wood product.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of LVL include raw timber, adhesives, and specialized machinery. The timber is typically sourced from sustainable forestry operations, ensuring a reliable supply of the necessary raw materials. In addition, the production process requires advanced machinery for veneer peeling, drying, and pressing, as well as the application of adhesives. The quality and performance of the final LVL product are heavily dependent on the selection and management of these key inputs.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 441249 is laminated veneered lumber (LVL), which is widely used in the construction industry. LVL is often consumed by manufacturers of 441810 Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects and 441820 Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, as well as in the production of 441829 Other builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, such as structural beams, headers, and other load-bearing components.
Revisions to 441249
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 441249. The most recent 1 version of this code (441249) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 441249.
Family tree for laminated veneered lumber (lvl); with both outer plies of coniferous wood
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4412'>4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441249'>441249: Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441210'>441210: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441231'>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/v2022/441233'>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/v2022/441234'>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/v2022/441239'>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/v2022/441241'>441241: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of tropical wood</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441242'>441242: Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441251'>441251: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441252'>441252: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood, (not containing particle board)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441259'>441259: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with both outer plies of coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441291'>441291: Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441292'>441292: Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/441299'>441299: Plywood; n.e.c. in heading 4412, with both outer plies of coniferous wood</a>"]
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