HS Code 441233
6-digit classification for Birch Plywood, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood : Other plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (other than bamboo), each ply not exceeding 6 mm thickness : Other, with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood of the species alder (Alnus spp.), ash (Fraxinus spp.), beech (Fagus spp.), birch (Betula spp.), cherry (Prunus spp.) chestnut (Castanea spp.), elm (Ulmus spp.), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), hickory (Carya spp.), horse chestnut (Aesculus spp.), lime (Tilia spp.), maple (Acer spp.) oak (Quercus spp.), plane tree (Platanus spp.), poplar and aspen (Populus spp.) robinia (Robinia spp.) tulipwood (Liriodendron spp.) or walnut (Juglans spp.)
Also searched as: birch plywood, oak plywood, beech plywood, hardwood plywood, alder plywood
Classification
How 441233 breaks down
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood
Other, with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood of the species alder (Alnus spp.), ash (Fraxinus spp.), beech (Fagus spp.), birch (Betula spp.), cherry (Prunus spp.) chestnut (Castanea spp.), elm (Ulmus spp.), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), hickory (Carya spp.), horse chestnut (Aesculus spp.), lime (Tilia spp.), maple (Acer spp.) oak (Quercus spp.), plane tree (Platanus spp.), poplar and aspen (Populus spp.) robinia (Robinia spp.) tulipwood (Liriodendron spp.) or walnut (Juglans spp.)
Short answer
What HS code 441233 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 441233 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for birch plywood; often searched as birch plywood, oak plywood, beech plywood. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 441233?
Buyers sourcing other, with at least one outer ply of… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 441233 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 441233
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 441233 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4412
Other HS codes under 4412
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood". If 441233 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 441233: common questions
What is HS code 441233?
HS code 441233 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood : Other plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (other than bamboo), each ply not exceeding 6 mm thickness : Other, with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood of the species alder (Alnus spp.), ash (Fraxinus spp.), beech (Fagus spp.), birch (Betula spp.), cherry (Prunus spp.) chestnut (Castanea spp.), elm (Ulmus spp.), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), hickory (Carya spp.), horse chestnut (Aesculus spp.), lime (Tilia spp.), maple (Acer spp.) oak (Quercus spp.), plane tree (Platanus spp.), poplar and aspen (Populus spp.) robinia (Robinia spp.) tulipwood (Liriodendron spp.) or walnut (Juglans spp.)". The first two digits (44) are the chapter — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal — and digits 3-4 (4412) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 441233?
Common products classified under 441233 include birch plywood, oak plywood, beech plywood, hardwood plywood, alder plywood and similar items matching other, with at least one outer ply of…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 441233?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 441233 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (441233) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 44
Explore Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
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