4412.33.06.40 - Not surface covered

This HTS category encompasses plywood and similar laminated wood products that are not surface covered or are covered with a clear or transparent material that does not obscure the grain, texture, or markings of the face ply. Specifically, these products are constructed from sheets of wood, excluding bamboo, where each ply does not exceed 6 mm in thickness. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the face ply is composed of birch (Betula spp.).

The distinction lies in the specific species of wood used for the face ply. While the parent category details numerous conifer and non-coniferous wood species, this classification narrows the scope to only plywood featuring birch as the outermost layer of wood. Therefore, if a laminated wood panel meets the thickness and ply requirements but its face ply is not birch, it would be classified elsewhere.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. The classification is determined by the presence of a birch face ply on plywood that meets the general criteria of not being surface covered in a way that obscures the grain or texture. This ensures precise identification for import and export purposes, focusing on the specific wood species of the visible surface layer.