4412.31.48 - Other

This HTS category, 4412.31.48, specifically covers "Other" plywood and similar laminated wood panels that meet several stringent criteria. These panels are characterized by consisting solely of sheets of wood (excluding bamboo), where each individual ply does not exceed 6 mm in thickness. Furthermore, they must have at least one outer ply made from tropical wood and must either be uncoated or covered with a clear or transparent material that does not obscure the grain, texture, or markings of the face ply.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its broad "Other" designation within a very specific context. Unlike sibling categories that detail particular dimensions or face ply materials like mahogany, 4412.31.48 encompasses all remaining plywood and laminated wood panels that fit the general criteria but are not specifically enumerated elsewhere at this level, particularly those with at least one outer ply of the listed tropical woods such as Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, Sipo, or Sapelli, among others.

The subcategories within 4412.31.48 further refine the classification based on panel dimensions. A primary subdivision addresses panels not exceeding 3.6 mm in thickness and also not exceeding 1.2 m in width and 2.2 m in length. The existence of an "Other" subcategory indicates that any panels meeting the broader criteria for 4412.31.48 but not falling into the specific dimensional subcategory will be classified here, ensuring comprehensive coverage for this product type.