HS Code Subheading

Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm

4407.25 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 440725

This HS code covers tropical wood, specifically dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau, that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and is thicker than 6mm. This timber is highly valued in the construction and furniture industries for its durability, workability, and attractive appearance. It is primarily sourced from Southeast Asian rainforests. Importers are typically timber merchants, construction companies, and furniture manufacturers in developed countries seeking high-quality, versatile wood products. Exporters are predominantly the tropical timber-producing nations in Southeast Asia. Key considerations in this trade include adherence to strict sustainability certifications like FSC or PEFC, compliance with regulations such as the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to combat illegal logging, and managing the environmental impact of timber harvesting. The global demand for sustainable and legally sourced timber significantly influences this market.

Products Under This Code

Sawn dark red meranti timber, Light red meranti planks, Meranti bakau lumber, Meranti decking boards, Meranti furniture components, Meranti veneer sheets (thick)

Real World Examples

Malaysian Meranti Lumber, Indonesian Meranti Decking, Sarawak Meranti Plywood (components), FSC-certified Meranti Timber

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 440729 (other tropical wood of specific species) if the meranti species is not correctly identified, or 440799 (other non-coniferous wood) if the tropical origin is overlooked.

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 4407.25

Meranti lumberSawn meranti

Related Codes

4407.11 Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm 4407.12 Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm 4407.13 Wood; coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm 4407.14 Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.)) 4407.19 Wood; coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm 4407.21 Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm 4407.22 Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm 4407.23 Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm 4407.26 Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm 4407.27 Wood, tropical; sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Top importers include China, the Netherlands, and Japan, with major exporters being Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440725?

HS code 440725 covers: Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm. This HS code covers tropical wood, specifically dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau, that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and is thicker than 6mm. This timber is highly valued in the construction and furniture industries for its durability, workability, and attractive appearance. It is primarily sourced from Southeast Asian rainforests. Importers are typically timber merchants, construction companies, and furniture manufacturers in developed countries seeking high-quality, versatile wood products. Exporters are predominantly the tropical timber-producing nations in Southeast Asia. Key considerations in this trade include adherence to strict sustainability certifications like FSC or PEFC, compliance with regulations such as the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to combat illegal logging, and managing the environmental impact of timber harvesting. The global demand for sustainable and legally sourced timber significantly influences this market.

What products fall under HS code 440725?

Sawn dark red meranti timber, Light red meranti planks, Meranti bakau lumber, Meranti decking boards, Meranti furniture components, Meranti veneer sheets (thick)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440725?

This code can be confused with 440729 (other tropical wood of specific species) if the meranti species is not correctly identified, or 440799 (other non-coniferous wood) if the tropical origin is overlooked.

How is HS code 440725 structured?

HS code 440725 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 (25) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.