HS Code 4407.29 – Wood, 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

HS code 440729 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood, 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. HS code 440729 serves as a crucial 'not elsewhere specified' category for tropical wood that is sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled and exceeds 6mm in thickness, encompassing a vast array of species not specifically listed in other 4407.2 subheadings. This broad category includes diverse tropical hardwoods used across a spectrum of applications, from general construction and utility purposes to specialized uses in musical instruments, decorative items, and marine construction. Importers range from large industrial users in Asia and Europe to niche manufacturers globally. Exporters are typically tropical forest nations across South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Due to the wide variety of species, verifying origin and legality for EUDR/EUTR compliance is particularly challenging and essential for all participants in the supply chain, making robust due diligence critical.

Sawn Teak timber, Wenge flooring, Zebrano veneer, Padauk lumber, Jatoba decking, Merbau structural beams, African Mahogany boards, Rosewood blanks

This code is often used when specific tropical species (like those in 440726-440728) are not explicitly named, or for less common tropical woods; it can be confused with 440799 (other non-coniferous wood) if the tropical origin is not clearly established.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440729 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($1.2B, 45% of world exports), Malaysia ($336M) and Gabon (about $264M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440729 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 56% of world imports), the United States ($215M) and Belgium ($117M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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.

HS code 440729 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

Brazil splits HS code 440729 into 8 NCM codes: 4407.29.10 (Sawn tropical cedar, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.20 (Sawn ipe wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.30 (Sawn ivorywood (pau marfim), over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.40 (Sawn laurel (louro) wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.50 (Sawn canafistula wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.60 (Sawn cabreuva (Myrocarpus), over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.70 (Sawn urunday wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.90 (Other sawn tropical wood, over 6 mm thick). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.