HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4407.25 – 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
HS code 4407.25 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for sawn dark red meranti timber, light red meranti planks, meranti bakau lumber, meranti decking boards and meranti furniture components.
What HS 4407.25 covers
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.
- Covers
- Sawn dark red meranti timber
- Light red meranti planks
- Meranti bakau lumber
- Meranti decking boards
- Meranti furniture components
- Meranti veneer sheets (thick)
- Examples
- Malaysian Meranti Lumber
- Indonesian Meranti Decking
- Sarawak Meranti Plywood (components)
- FSC-certified Meranti Timber
Codes often confused with 4407.25
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440725, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440725 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 90% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 17% 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 Malaysia $130M 90% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $3.8M 2.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $3.0M 2.1% of world exports
World total: $144M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $32M 17% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $29M 15% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$23M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $194M 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 4407.25
Brazil does not split HS 4407.25: its NCM code is 4407.25.00.
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 4407.25
What is HS code 440725?
HS code 440725 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440725?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440725 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($130M, 90% of world exports), Indonesia ($3.8M) and Germany ($3.0M). World exports came to about $144M, 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 440725?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440725 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($32M, 17% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($29M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $23M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440725?
In Brazil, HS code 440725 is NCM 4407.25.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.