Korea Market Pine LVL - VILEMA LVL
Pine LVL is an engineered wood product manufactured from multiple layers of pine veneers bonded with exterior-grade adhesive and hot-pressed under high pressure.
For the Korea market, Pine LVL is widely used for pallet production, industrial packaging, boxes, crates, and light construction applications due to its consistent strength, dimensional stability, and competitive cost.
1. Product Overview
Pine LVL exported from Vietnam to Korea is eligible for preferential tariff treatment under Form VK, helping Korean manufacturers reduce the total landed cost compared to sourcing from non-FTA countries. This tariff benefit makes Vietnam Pine LVL highly attractive for pallet and packaging factories that operate under tight cost structures.
In addition to duty advantages, the Vietnam–Korea trade route offers short sailing time and frequent vessels from Haiphong to Busan and Incheon, which reduces logistics lead time, lowers inventory holding costs, and improves supply chain predictability for Korean buyers.
Compared to solid timber, Pine LVL provides higher yield, fewer defects, more consistent dimensions, and less waste, which directly improves machine efficiency and material cost per unit. The uniform structure of LVL also helps packaging factories achieve stable moisture performance and predictable strength, which are critical for export pallet requirements.
2. Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Wood Species | Pine |
| Grade | AB; ABC Grade |
| Thickness | 10mm – 100mm (custom available) |
| Width | 20mm – 1220mm |
| Length | 150mm – 5000mm |
| Moisture Content | 10% – 18% |
| Adhesive | UF/MR UF |
| Density | 520 – 550 kg/m³ |
| Tolerance | ±1mm thickness / ±1mm width |
3. Applications & Compliance
Applications
- Pallet manufacturing
- Industrial crates & boxes
- Packaging components
- Block pallets
- Light construction supports
Compliance for Korea:
Our Pine LVL exported to Korea meets:
- ISPM 15 requirement for international packaging
- Heat treatment standards for quarantine
- Industrial pallet specifications used by Korean manufacturers
- HS Code: 4412.42
Required export documents available:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin (Form AK or RCEP if applicable)
- Fumigation/HT Certificate
4. Advantages for Korean Buyers
Why Pine LVL from Vietnam is competitive for the Korean market:
- Stable moisture suitable for pallet lines
- Higher yield & less waste than solid lumber
- Cost-efficient alternative to Russian or NZ Pine
- Consistent thickness for machine processing
- Good supply capacity for repeat orders
We provide customization for:
- Thickness / Width / Length
- Mixed container loading
- Glue type (E0; E1; E2 / Melamine)
- Surface finish
MOQ: 01 40ft-HC Container
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