Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood
HS v2022 Code: 441251
About blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical wood
HS code 441251 covers a range of engineered wood products known as blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard. These materials are widely used in the furniture, construction, and packaging industries due to their strength, durability, and versatility. As a key component in the global wood processing sector, this industry plays a vital role in supporting economic activity and international trade across a variety of downstream applications.
Production process
The production of blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard typically involves laminating multiple layers of wood veneer or other wood-based materials, such as 441239 plywood, together with an adhesive. The outer layers are made from tropical hardwoods, which provide enhanced aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. Advanced manufacturing techniques, including computer-controlled cutting and precision assembly, ensure a high-quality, consistent final product.
Production inputs
The main inputs for this industry include tropical hardwood veneers, adhesives, and specialized machinery for laminating and cutting the wood panels. Producers may also utilize other wood-based materials, such as 441239 plywood or 441213 particle board, as core layers. Access to a reliable supply of tropical timber, as well as the necessary manufacturing equipment and technical expertise, are critical to the success of this industry.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of this industry are the engineered wood products covered under HS code 441251, including blockboard, laminboard, and battenboard. These materials are then consumed by a range of downstream industries, such as 940320 furniture manufacturing, 441820 joinery and carpentry, and 442190 other wood products. The versatility and performance characteristics of these engineered wood products make them an essential component in the global supply chain for a variety of end-use applications.
Revisions to 441251
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 441251. The most recent 1 version of this code (441251) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 441251.
Family tree for blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical 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/v2022/441251'>441251: Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard; with at least one outer layer of tropical 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/v2022/441249'>441249: Laminated veneered lumber (LVL); with both outer plies of coniferous 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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