Pat,
Here are the ratings for Russian Birch (aka-Baltic Birch Plywood). Baltic Birch is normally rated using European standards.
Plywood panels can have faces and backs of different grades.
In other words, the grade of panel with a BB face and a CP back would be BB/CP.
Below is a generally description of the Russian Birch 10.55-71 grade specifications.
B Select one-piece face has a uniform appearance and is free
from defect. This face grade is uniformly sanded.
BB One-piece face generally light and uniform in color. Pin
knots and small sound tight knots are allowed. Occasional
"football" patches are color matched to the veneer.
Sanding is smooth.
CP One-piece face similar to grade BB in quality. Sound knots
and patches may be more common than BB grade. Small open
splits, knot holes and double patches are allowed. May have
some streaks and discoloration. Sanding is smooth.
C Open defects, all sound defects, streaks and discoloration
allowed. Does not have to be sanded.
Hope this helps.
Tom(tas2181)