HS Code Subheading

Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated

4403.41 Subheading
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

About HS Code 440341

This code specifically covers rough, untreated tropical timber from the highly sought-after Meranti species: dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau. These woods are prized for their durability, workability, and aesthetic appeal, making them popular in furniture manufacturing, joinery, and decorative applications, particularly in the construction of doors and windows. The primary exporters are Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, which are home to these tropical forests. Major importers include countries in Europe, North America, and East Asia, where demand for high-quality tropical hardwoods is strong. Due to the environmental sensitivity of tropical forests, strict adherence to regulations like EUDR and EUTR is paramount, requiring robust documentation of legal and sustainable sourcing to combat illegal logging and deforestation and ensure ethical trade practices.

Products Under This Code

Dark red meranti logs, light red meranti logs, meranti bakau timber, rough meranti lumber, untreated meranti logs, tropical hardwood logs, meranti veneer logs

Real World Examples

Malaysian Dark Red Meranti logs, Indonesian Light Red Meranti timber, Sarawak Meranti Bakau logs, Borneo Meranti logs (untreated)

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 440349, which covers other tropical woods, or with other specific tropical hardwoods like teak (440342) if not correctly identified by species.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.

Products Classified Under 4403.41

Meranti logs

Related Codes

4403.11 Wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives 4403.12 Wood; non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives 4403.21 Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more 4403.22 Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm 4403.23 Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more 4403.24 Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm 4403.25 Wood; coniferous species n.e.c. in headings 4403.21 or 4403.23, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more 4403.26 Wood; coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm 4403.42 Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated 4403.49 Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti meranti bakau and teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Top exporters are Malaysia and Indonesia, with major importers being China, the Netherlands, and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440341?

HS code 440341 covers: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated. This code specifically covers rough, untreated tropical timber from the highly sought-after Meranti species: dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau. These woods are prized for their durability, workability, and aesthetic appeal, making them popular in furniture manufacturing, joinery, and decorative applications, particularly in the construction of doors and windows. The primary exporters are Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, which are home to these tropical forests. Major importers include countries in Europe, North America, and East Asia, where demand for high-quality tropical hardwoods is strong. Due to the environmental sensitivity of tropical forests, strict adherence to regulations like EUDR and EUTR is paramount, requiring robust documentation of legal and sustainable sourcing to combat illegal logging and deforestation and ensure ethical trade practices.

What products fall under HS code 440341?

Dark red meranti logs, light red meranti logs, meranti bakau timber, rough meranti lumber, untreated meranti logs, tropical hardwood logs, meranti veneer logs

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440341?

This code can be confused with 440349, which covers other tropical woods, or with other specific tropical hardwoods like teak (440342) if not correctly identified by species.

How is HS code 440341 structured?

HS code 440341 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.