HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 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
HS code 4407.26 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for sawn white lauan timber, meranti decking boards, seraya flooring planks, alan structural beams and yellow meranti veneer sheets.
What HS 4407.26 covers
This HS code covers specific tropical hardwoods like white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti, and alan, when sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled and exceeding 6mm in thickness. These woods are highly sought after in international trade for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility, finding extensive use in construction, high-end furniture, decking, and flooring. Major importers are typically developed nations in Europe, North America, and Asia, where demand for tropical timber products is strong. Exporters are predominantly Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, which are rich in these forest resources. Key things to know include the increasing scrutiny on sustainable sourcing, with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) significantly impacting trade by requiring due diligence to prevent illegal logging and deforestation.
- Covers
- Sawn white lauan timber
- Meranti decking boards
- Seraya flooring planks
- Alan structural beams
- Yellow meranti veneer sheets
- Tropical hardwood lumber
- Planed meranti boards
- Examples
- Meranti decking from Malaysia
- Lauan plywood from the Philippines
- Seraya lumber for construction
- Alan timber for boat building
Codes often confused with 4407.26
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 440729 (other tropical wood) if the specific species is not one of those explicitly named, or with 440710 (coniferous wood) if species identification is inaccurate.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440726, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440726 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 71% 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 $16M 78% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $3.4M 16% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $349K 1.7% of world exports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $45M 71% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$4.6M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $2.3M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $64M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 4407.26
Brazil does not split HS 4407.26: its NCM code is 4407.26.00.
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 4407.26
What is HS code 440726?
HS code 440726 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code covers specific tropical hardwoods like white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti, and alan, when sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled and exceeding 6mm in thickness. These woods are highly sought after in international trade for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility, finding extensive use in construction, high-end furniture, decking, and flooring. Major importers are typically developed nations in Europe, North America, and Asia, where demand for tropical timber products is strong. Exporters are predominantly Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, which are rich in these forest resources. Key things to know include the increasing scrutiny on sustainable sourcing, with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) significantly impacting trade by requiring due diligence to prevent illegal logging and deforestation.
What products fall under HS code 440726?
Sawn white lauan timber, Meranti decking boards, Seraya flooring planks, Alan structural beams, Yellow meranti veneer sheets, Tropical hardwood lumber, Planed meranti boards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440726?
This code can be confused with 440729 (other tropical wood) if the specific species is not one of those explicitly named, or with 440710 (coniferous wood) if species identification is inaccurate.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440726?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440726 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($16M, 78% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($3.4M) and South Africa ($349K). World exports came to about $21M, 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 440726?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440726 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($45M, 71% of world imports), Taiwan (about $4.6M) and Japan ($2.3M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 440726 structured?
HS code 440726 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 (26) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440726?
In Brazil, HS code 440726 is NCM 4407.26.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.