HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4407.23 – Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm

HS code 4407.23 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, tropical, teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm. It is used for sawn teak planks, teak decking boards, teak boat timber, planed teak lumber and teak flooring strips.

What HS 4407.23 covers

This category covers processed teak wood, specifically sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, and thicker than 6mm, indicating it has moved beyond the raw log stage into semi-finished or finished timber products. Teak is highly sought after globally for its exceptional durability, natural water resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making it ideal for high-end outdoor furniture, marine applications, decking, and luxury flooring. International trade involves the movement of these processed timber products from primary processing countries to consumer markets. Importers are typically furniture manufacturers, boat builders, construction companies, and specialized timber distributors who value teak's premium qualities. Exporters include countries with teak plantations or advanced processing capabilities, such as Indonesia, India, and various African and Latin American nations. Key considerations include ensuring the legality and sustainability of the timber, especially under stringent regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), and verifying species authenticity to meet market demands and ethical standards.

Covers
  • Sawn teak planks
  • Teak decking boards
  • Teak boat timber
  • Planed teak lumber
  • Teak flooring strips
  • Teak veneer sheets (thick)
  • Teak structural beams
Examples
  • Golden Teak decking
  • Burmese Teak planks
  • Indonesian Plantation Teak furniture components
  • African Teak (Iroko) substitutes
  • Indian Teak flooring

Codes often confused with 4407.23

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 440342 (rough teak) if the processing is minimal, or with 440729 (other sawn tropical wood) if the species is not precisely identified as teak.

4403.42Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated4407.29Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

Top exporters and importers of HS code 440723, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440723 in UN Comtrade data was Togo, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 39% 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 Togo* ~$28M
  2. 2 Brazil $24M
  3. 3 Benin* ~$15M

World total: $139M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $105M
  2. 2 China $71M
  3. 3 Italy $20M

World total: $271M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4407.23

Brazil does not split HS 4407.23: its NCM code is 4407.23.00.

  1. 4407.23.00 Sawn teak, over 6 mm thickTeca

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.07 →

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 4407.23

What is HS code 440723?

HS code 440723 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm. This category covers processed teak wood, specifically sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, and thicker than 6mm, indicating it has moved beyond the raw log stage into semi-finished or finished timber products. Teak is highly sought after globally for its exceptional durability, natural water resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making it ideal for high-end outdoor furniture, marine applications, decking, and luxury flooring. International trade involves the movement of these processed timber products from primary processing countries to consumer markets. Importers are typically furniture manufacturers, boat builders, construction companies, and specialized timber distributors who value teak's premium qualities. Exporters include countries with teak plantations or advanced processing capabilities, such as Indonesia, India, and various African and Latin American nations. Key considerations include ensuring the legality and sustainability of the timber, especially under stringent regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), and verifying species authenticity to meet market demands and ethical standards.

What products fall under HS code 440723?

Sawn teak planks, Teak decking boards, Teak boat timber, Planed teak lumber, Teak flooring strips, Teak veneer sheets (thick), Teak structural beams

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440723?

This code is often confused with 440342 (rough teak) if the processing is minimal, or with 440729 (other sawn tropical wood) if the species is not precisely identified as teak.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440723?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440723 in UN Comtrade data were Togo (about $28M, 20% of world exports), Brazil ($24M) and Benin (about $15M). World exports came to about $139M, 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 440723?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440723 in UN Comtrade data were India ($105M, 39% of world imports), China ($71M) and Italy ($20M). World imports came to about $271M, 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 440723 structured?

HS code 440723 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (23) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440723?

In Brazil, HS code 440723 is NCM 4407.23.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.