4412.99.71.00 - With a face ply of European red pine (Pinus silvestris)

This HTS classification, 4412.99.71.00, specifically pertains to plywood where the face ply is composed of European red pine (Pinus silvestris). This category falls under the broader group of "Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood," and more narrowly within "Other" types of plywood that are not surface covered, or are covered with a material that does not obscure the grain of the face ply. The defining characteristic for this code is the precise identification of the wood species used for the outermost decorative layer.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 4412.99.61.00, which covers plywood with a face ply of Parana pine (Araucaria angustifolia). While both are types of plywood with coniferous face plies, the specific species of pine dictates the classification. The sibling category, 4412.99.81.00, serves as a residual category for "Other" plywood within this specific structure, meaning it captures any plywood not meeting the criteria of European red pine or Parana pine face plies.

As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is complete at this level based on the type of wood used for the face ply. Importers and exporters should carefully verify the species of the face ply to ensure accurate declaration, as misclassification could lead to delays and penalties.