HS Code 4408Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm
4 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 21 in Chapter 44 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page explains what fits here, how to choose the right six-digit code and where the heading stops.
Goods answering to “Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm” split into 4 six-digit codes, 440810 through 440890. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 21 in Chapter 44, Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, which runs to 128 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4408
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 440810 | Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick |
| 440831 | Wood, tropical; as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm |
| 440839 | Wood, of tropical wood; as in subheading note 2 to this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm |
| 440890 | Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness |
What HS code 4408 covers
The sheets are made by slicing, peeling or sawing along the length of the wood. Most are used as veneer, the thin skin of wood that is glued onto or between other layers.
The heading includes sheets cut from laminated wood and sheets made for plywood or similar laminated wood. A sheet can be planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed and still stay here, as long as it stays thin.
In short, 4408 is where veneer sheets and plywood sheets go before they are pressed into a finished board. The finished board belongs in another heading, as shown below.
HS code for meranti, tropical and coniferous veneer sheets
Here is the short version:
- 440810: coniferous wood veneer sheets
- 440831: tropical wood named in Subheading Note 2 to the chapter, which means dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau
- 440839: other tropical wood from that same note, not named in 440831
- 440890: all other wood, not covered by the codes above
How to pick the right subheading
Start with the wood. If it is coniferous, use 440810. If it is not, ask whether it is tropical wood from Subheading Note 2. Any other wood goes to 440890.
Always compare your product with the exact wording of each code before you file. If you are unsure, try the HS code classifier.
Difference between HS 4407 and 4408, plus 4409 and 4412
Thickness is the main line between 4407 and 4408.
Plywood is a common mix-up. These are the finished boards. Heading 4408 is for the thin sheets used to make them. A thin sheet points to 4408. A built-up panel points to 4412.
Heading 4409 is for wood shaped along its edges, ends or faces, such as tongued or grooved boards. A sheet that is only sawn, sliced or peeled stays in 4408. Wood with a shaped profile moves to 4409.
A common misclassification is to file a veneer sheet as plywood, or to forget the thickness test. Measure first, then pick the heading.
HS 4408 import and export data: veneer sheet buyers and suppliers
Once you know the right 4408 code, you can look at real shipments filed under it. Here is what EximDataX offers:
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Other headings in Chapter 44
If your product is not a thin sheet, try a neighbour. Logs and rough wood sit in 4403. Fibreboard sits in 4411. Go back to Chapter 44 to see every heading.
Related
- Chapter 44: wood and articles of wood
- HS 4407 sawn wood over 6 mm
- HS 4412 plywood and veneered panels
- HS 4409 continuously shaped wood
- HS 4403 wood in the rough
- HS 4410 particle board and OSB
- HS 4411 fibreboard
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Nearby headings in Chapter 44
- 4402Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated3 codes
- 4403Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly…19 codes
- 4404Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn…2 codes
- 4405Wood wool; wood flour1 code
- 4406Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood4 codes
- 4407Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed…21 codes
- 4409Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled)…4 codes
- 4410Particle board, oriented strand board (osb) and similar board (e.g.…4 codes
- 4411Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with…6 codes
- 4412Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood14 codes
- 4413Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes1 code
- 4414Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects2 codes
Who ships under 4408?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IX: Wood, Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials, chapters 44–46.
HS Code 4408: common questions
What is HS code 4408?
The sheets must be 6 mm thick or less.
What is the HS code for veneer sheets?
Veneer sheets go under heading 4408 when they are no thicker than 6 mm. Then pick one of the four six-digit codes by the type of wood.
What is the difference between HS 4407 and 4408?
Thickness. Heading 4408 is for the same kind of wood at 6 mm or less.
Is plywood classified under 4408 or 4412?
Finished plywood and veneered panels go under 4412. Heading 4408 is for the thin sheets made for plywood and similar laminated wood.
What is the HS code for coniferous veneer sheets?
Use 440810.
Who imports veneer sheets under HS 4408?
Search for 4408 in the import and export data on EximDataX to open the live records for this heading.
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