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# HSN Sub-chapter 4408: Veneering sheets & plywood wood

Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm

Part of [Chapter 44: Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-44/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 44081010 | [Coniferous : Sheets for plywood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44081010/) |
| 44081020 | [Oak wood veneer](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44081020/) |
| 44081030 | [Coniferous veneer sheets for matchboxes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44081030/) |
| 44081090 | [Other coniferous veneer sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44081090/) |
| 44083110 | [Other Dark/Light Red Meranti](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083110/) |
| 44083120 | [Rosewood Veneer Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083120/) |
| 44083130 | [Meranti Veneer (Non-Splint)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083130/) |
| 44083190 | [Planed Non-coniferous Wood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083190/) |
| 44083910 | [Tropical Wood Plywood Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083910/) |
| 44083920 | [Wood Veneers, Over 6 mm Thickness](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083920/) |
| 44083930 | [Veneer Sheets (Non-Match Splint)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083930/) |
| 44083990 | [Other Tropical Wood (Note 1)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44083990/) |
| 44089010 | [Other \| Sheets For Plywoods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44089010/) |
| 44089020 | [Veneer sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44089020/) |
| 44089090 | [Other Wood Veneer Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44089090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4408

It includes Veneering sheets & plywood wood

### What should my invoice and records include for Veneering sheets & plywood wood?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Veneering sheets & plywood wood?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

### Any special steps when selling Veneering sheets & plywood wood through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

### How should I document Veneering sheets & plywood wood sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Veneering sheets & plywood wood to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### Any import/export nuance for Veneering sheets & plywood wood?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Veneering sheets & plywood wood?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹259 Cr (−28.28% YoY) — 0.0070% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3,265 Cr (+9.45% YoY) — 0.0535% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3,006 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1067 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 44: 5.18% of its exports; import side 14.67%
- Rank within Chapter 44: #6 of 21 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.46% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #656 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +31.01% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 44: 5.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4408

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 44 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 44 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 158.85 | 0.0069% | — | 4.63% | 1,749.37 | 0.0487% | — | 11.22% | −1,590.52 | #637 |
| FY 2019-20 | 152.17 | 0.0069% | −4.21% | 4.85% | 1,843.12 | 0.0549% | +5.36% | 12.94% | −1,690.95 | #648 |
| FY 2020-21 | 185.36 | 0.0086% | +21.81% | 5.30% | 1,432.62 | 0.0492% | −22.27% | 12.19% | −1,247.26 | #617 |
| FY 2021-22 | 242.84 | 0.0077% | +31.01% | 4.38% | 2,180.41 | 0.0477% | +52.20% | 14.39% | −1,937.57 | #627 |
| FY 2022-23 | 305.46 | 0.0084% | +25.79% | 6.00% | 2,121.32 | 0.0369% | −2.71% | 11.58% | −1,815.86 | #610 |
| FY 2023-24 | 360.46 | 0.0100% | +18.01% | 7.01% | 2,982.93 | 0.0531% | +40.62% | 15.83% | −2,622.47 | #587 |
| FY 2024-25 | 258.53 | 0.0070% | −28.28% | 5.18% | 3,264.91 | 0.0535% | +9.45% | 14.67% | −3,006.38 | #656 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.46%/yr, imports 10.96%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.46% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.46% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹158.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹258.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 ranked #656 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 ranks #656 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 44, it ranks #6 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #1067 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 31.01% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3,006.38 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,264.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹258.53 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,006.38 Crore — ranking #1067 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.96% CAGR signals rising demand for Veneering sheets & plywood wood

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 have grown at 10.96% CAGR, reaching ₹3,264.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 contributes 5.18% of Chapter 44 exports — ranked #6

Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 44, HSN Sub-Chapter 4408 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 5.18% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 14.67% share (rank #3).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 44

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4421: Other wood articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4421/) | ₹1,727 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4419: Tableware & kitchenware of wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4419/) | ₹613 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4411: Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/) | ₹555 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4412: Laminated Plywood, Veneered Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4412/) | ₹439 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4402: Silk yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4402/) | ₹326 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4408: Veneering sheets & plywood wood (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹259 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4418: Wood joinery & carpentry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4418/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4414: Wooden picture frames](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4414/) | ₹149 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4409: Shaped wood for parquet or flooring](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4409/) | ₹148 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4417: Wooden tools & handles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4417/) | ₹139 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 4401 | [Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4401/) |
| 4402 | [Silk yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4402/) |
| 4403 | [Seamless iron & steel pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4403/) |
| 4404 | [Hoopwood, split poles, wooden sticks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4404/) |
| 4405 | [Wood wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4405/) |
| 4406 | [Railway sleepers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4406/) |
| 4407 | [Sawn Wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4407/) |
| 4409 | [Shaped wood for parquet or flooring](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4409/) |
| 4410 | [Particle board, wood/agglomerates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4410/) |
| 4411 | [Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/) |
| 4412 | [Laminated Plywood, Veneered Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4412/) |
| 4413 | [Densified wood products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4413/) |
| 4414 | [Wooden picture frames](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4414/) |
| 4415 | [Wooden packing cases and pallets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4415/) |
| 4416 | [Wooden barrels & containers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4416/) |
| 4417 | [Wooden tools & handles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4417/) |
| 4418 | [Wood joinery & carpentry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4418/) |
| 4419 | [Tableware & kitchenware of wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4419/) |
| 4420 | [Wood marquetry & inlaid wood items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4420/) |
| 4421 | [Other wood articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4421/) |