4412.31.48.80 - Other

This classification, HTS 4412.31.48.80, pertains to "Other" plywood and similar laminated wood products that meet specific criteria. These are composite wood panels constructed from multiple layers of wood veneer. Crucially, each individual ply, excluding bamboo, must not exceed 6 mm in thickness. The outer plies are comprised of tropical woods, and furthermore, at least one outer ply must be from the designated tropical species: 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. The surface of these panels is either not covered or is covered with a clear or transparent material that does not obscure the grain, texture, or markings of the face ply.

This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, "Wood flooring" (4412.31.48.75), by its general nature as laminated wood panels rather than finished flooring products. While flooring may utilize similar laminated wood construction, this "Other" classification encompasses a broader range of applications for these specific plywood types, not limited to floor coverings. It represents the residual category for qualifying laminated wood panels that do not fit into more specific subheadings within this structural framework.

As this HTS code is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this classification. Therefore, the focus for classification under HTS 4412.31.48.80 lies on a meticulous examination of the physical composition and surface treatment of the laminated wood panels to ensure they meet all the preceding criteria, particularly the specific types of tropical wood used for the outer plies and the nature of any surface covering.