HS Code Subheading

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

4403.49 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 440349

This code covers a vast array of tropical hardwoods in their raw, unprocessed state, excluding the specifically categorized teak and meranti species. These timbers are traded globally for diverse applications, from heavy-duty construction and industrial uses to specialized joinery, flooring, and furniture making, valued for their unique properties like density, color, and resistance. International trade involves the movement of these raw logs from tropical forests in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America to processing hubs worldwide. Importers include large-scale timber processors, construction companies, and manufacturers seeking durable, often exotic, wood species for various end products. Exporters are predominantly tropical countries with abundant forest resources. Key considerations involve precise species identification, ensuring sustainable sourcing, and strict compliance with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), given the high risk of illegal logging and deforestation associated with many tropical timber species.

Products Under This Code

Rough Azobe logs, Untreated Iroko timber, Wenge logs, Rough Padauk wood, Greenheart logs, Untreated Sapele billets, Rough Jatoba timber

Real World Examples

African Iroko logs, Brazilian Greenheart, Malaysian Keruing, Gabonese Wenge, Indonesian Merbau

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 440342 (teak) or 440341 (dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau) if species identification is not precise, or with 440729 if the wood has been sawn or processed beyond rough squaring.

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 4403.49

Tropical wood logsTropical hardwood 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 4403.41 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 4403.42 Wood, tropical; 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

China, India, and the EU are significant importers, while countries like Cameroon, Gabon, and Brazil are major exporters of these diverse tropical woods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440349?

HS code 440349 covers: 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. This code covers a vast array of tropical hardwoods in their raw, unprocessed state, excluding the specifically categorized teak and meranti species. These timbers are traded globally for diverse applications, from heavy-duty construction and industrial uses to specialized joinery, flooring, and furniture making, valued for their unique properties like density, color, and resistance. International trade involves the movement of these raw logs from tropical forests in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America to processing hubs worldwide. Importers include large-scale timber processors, construction companies, and manufacturers seeking durable, often exotic, wood species for various end products. Exporters are predominantly tropical countries with abundant forest resources. Key considerations involve precise species identification, ensuring sustainable sourcing, and strict compliance with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), given the high risk of illegal logging and deforestation associated with many tropical timber species.

What products fall under HS code 440349?

Rough Azobe logs, Untreated Iroko timber, Wenge logs, Rough Padauk wood, Greenheart logs, Untreated Sapele billets, Rough Jatoba timber

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440349?

This code can be confused with 440342 (teak) or 440341 (dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau) if species identification is not precise, or with 440729 if the wood has been sawn or processed beyond rough squaring.

How is HS code 440349 structured?

HS code 440349 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.