4412.31.48.75 - Wood flooring

This HTS classification covers a specific type of plywood flooring that is not surface covered or is covered with a transparent material that allows the grain, texture, or markings of the face ply to be visible. The defining characteristic of this category is the presence of at least one outer ply made from a defined list of tropical woods. These woods include Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, White Lauan, Sipo, Limba, Okoumé, Obeche, Acajou d'Afrique, Sapelli, Virola, Mahogany, Palissandre de Para, Palissandre de Rio, or Palissandre de Rose. This detailed specification ensures that only plywood made with these particular tropical woods falls under this designation.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4412.31.48.80 "Other," by its precise requirement for the specific tropical wood species mentioned. The sibling category would encompass plywood flooring that either does not meet the tropical wood criteria or has different surface treatments not permitted within this category. Therefore, careful identification and verification of the face ply's botanical origin are crucial for correct classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code hinges on the fulfillment of all preceding criteria, particularly the type of plywood, the nature of any surface treatment, and the specific species of tropical wood used for the outer ply.