4412.41.00.00 - With at least one outer ply of tropical wood

This HTS category, 4412.41.00.00, specifically covers laminated wood products that meet the definition of laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and have a distinct characteristic: at least one of their outer plies is composed of tropical wood. Tropical woods are generally defined as those originating from tropical regions, often characterized by their density, durability, and specific grain patterns. This classification is crucial for differentiating these specific laminated wood products based on their raw material composition.

To understand its place within the broader classification of laminated veneered lumber, it's important to distinguish this code from its siblings. Category 4412.42.00.00 covers LVL where at least one outer ply is of nonconiferous wood (which can include tropical wood but also other non-coniferous species). Category 4412.49.00.00, conversely, is for LVL where both outer plies are exclusively coniferous wood. Therefore, 4412.41.00.00 is precise in requiring *tropical wood* for at least one outer ply, setting it apart from categories that allow for broader categories of nonconiferous wood or exclusively coniferous wood.

As this category is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 4412.41.00.00 is determined by the presence of tropical wood in an outer ply of an LVL product. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation accurately reflects the origin and species of wood used in the outer plies to facilitate correct customs declaration and avoid potential discrepancies. Examples of products falling under this category could include structural beams, studs, or other engineered wood components manufactured using LVL techniques with tropical wood as a key component of the veneer layers.