4412.39.40 - Other

This HTS category, "Other," within the classification of plywood and similar laminated wood, encompasses products that do not fit into the more specific preceding subheadings. It refers to plywood where each ply does not exceed 6 mm in thickness, is solely composed of wood sheets (excluding bamboo), and is not surface covered or is covered by a clear or transparent material that does not obscure the grain, texture, or markings of the face ply. The key distinguishing factor for this broad "Other" classification is the absence of specific wood types for the outer plies that are detailed in its sibling categories.

Unlike its siblings, which are designated by specific types of coniferous wood on the face ply (such as Parana pine or European red pine), this "Other" category serves as a residual classification. If the plywood meets the general criteria of the higher-level headings but its face ply is not comprised of the specifically enumerated woods found in 4412.39.10.00 or 4412.39.30.00, it would fall under this heading.

The subcategories branching from this "Other" classification further refine the distinction based on the types of coniferous wood present in the outer plies. These subdivisions allow for the accurate classification of plywood that features Douglas fir, various types of Southern yellow pine, Agathis species, or any other coniferous wood not specifically identified in the preceding sibling categories. This tiered approach ensures precise tariff application based on the specific wood species constituting the visible surfaces of the plywood.