4412.52.10.30 - Not surface covered

This HTS classification, 4412.52.10.30, specifically covers plywood where the face ply is made of birch wood (Betula spp.). Plywood, by definition, consists of multiple layers of wood veneer glued together with the grain of each layer at an angle to the grain of the other layers, providing enhanced strength and stability. In this particular instance, the defining characteristic for classification is the presence of birch as the outer decorative or visible layer, and it is not covered by any material that would obscure its natural grain, texture, or markings.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 4412.52.10.50 (Other), by the specific identification of birch as the face ply. While the sibling category encompasses other types of plywood meeting the broader criteria of having at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood and being "not surface covered" or covered with a transparent material, this category narrows the focus solely to birch-faced plywood. Therefore, if the outer ply is of a different nonconiferous species (e.g., oak, maple, or exotic woods), it would fall under the "Other" sibling category.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. This means that any product meeting the description of plywood with a birch face ply, not obscured by surface coverings, will be classified directly under 4412.52.10.30. Practical application of this classification requires a clear identification of the species of the face veneer. Common examples of goods falling into this category include interior decorative panels, furniture components, and cabinet doors where the aesthetic of birch wood is desired without any surface finish that would mask its natural appearance.