4412.31.92.00 - Other

This HTS category, 4412.31.92.00, encompasses "Other" plywood products that meet specific criteria. It falls under the broader classification of plywood and similar laminated wood, specifically those consisting solely of sheets of wood (excluding bamboo), where each ply does not exceed 6 mm in thickness. Furthermore, these panels must have at least one outer ply derived from tropical wood.

This specific subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling, 4412.31.61.00, by not exclusively featuring the precisely named tropical woods listed therein. While both subcategories are for plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood and individual plies not exceeding 6 mm, 4412.31.92.00 serves as a residual category for tropical hardwood plywood that does not qualify for the more specific tropical wood listing. This means it covers tropical hardwood plywood where the outer ply is made from tropical woods not explicitly enumerated in the preceding category.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification system, this category has no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification decision hinges on accurately identifying the wood species used for the outer ply and ensuring all other conditions, such as the thickness of individual plies and the composition of the panel, are met. Importers and exporters must carefully examine the composition of their tropical hardwood plywood to ensure correct classification under either this "Other" category or the more specifically defined tropical wood category, depending on the exact species of the outer ply.