4412.34 - Other, with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood not specified under subheading 4412.33:

Subheading 4412.34 encompasses plywood and similar laminated wood products where at least one outer ply is made from nonconiferous wood, excluding those specifically classified under 4412.33. This category is distinct from its siblings; it differs from 4412.31 by not requiring the outer ply to be of tropical wood. Furthermore, it is differentiated from 4412.33 by its broader inclusion of nonconiferous woods not listed in that specific subheading. It also stands apart from 4412.39, which is reserved for plywood with both outer plies composed of coniferous wood.

Within this classification, further subdivisions are made based on surface treatment. Products are categorized as either not surface-covered, or covered with a transparent material that allows the grain, texture, or markings of the face ply to be visible. The existence of these subcategories allows for finer distinctions in classification, potentially impacting duty rates or import requirements based on the degree of surface finishing or protective treatment applied to the plywood. The 4412.34.57.00 subheading specifically covers all other products that do not fit the "not surface covered" or "clear/transparent material" descriptions within the broader 4412.34 category.