HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4403.41 – 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

HS code 4403.41 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for dark red meranti logs, light red meranti logs, meranti bakau timber, rough meranti lumber and untreated meranti logs.

What HS 4403.41 covers

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.

Covers
  • Dark red meranti logs
  • Light red meranti logs
  • Meranti bakau timber
  • Rough meranti lumber
  • Untreated meranti logs
  • Tropical hardwood logs
  • Meranti veneer logs
Examples
  • Malaysian Dark Red Meranti logs
  • Indonesian Light Red Meranti timber
  • Sarawak Meranti Bakau logs
  • Borneo Meranti logs (untreated)

Codes often confused with 4403.41

Common mistake. 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.

4403.49Wood, 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, untreated4403.42Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated

Top exporters and importers of HS code 440341, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440341 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 91% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Malaysia $966K
  2. 2 Netherlands $187K
  3. 3 France $118K

World total: $1.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $74M
  2. 2 Japan $2.6M
  3. 3 Poland $1.6M

World total: $81M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 4403.41

Brazil does not split HS 4403.41: its NCM code is 4403.41.00.

  1. 4403.41.00 Dark red, light red and bakau meranti logsDark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti e Meranti Bakau

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

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.

Questions about HS 4403.41

What is HS code 440341?

HS code 440341 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440341?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440341 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($966K, 58% of world exports), the Netherlands ($187K) and France ($118K). World exports came to about $1.7M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 440341?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440341 in UN Comtrade data were India ($74M, 91% of world imports), Japan ($2.6M) and Poland ($1.6M). World imports came to about $81M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440341?

In Brazil, HS code 440341 is NCM 4403.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.