HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4408.10 – Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick
HS code 4408.10 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick. It is used for pine veneer sheets, spruce plywood layers, fir decorative veneers, larch sliced wood and douglas fir veneer.
What HS 4408.10 covers
This code covers thin sheets of coniferous wood, typically less than 6mm thick, used primarily for veneering, plywood manufacturing, or other laminated wood products. These sheets are crucial intermediate goods in the timber industry, providing the aesthetic surface for furniture, interior paneling, and decorative applications, or structural layers in engineered wood products. Major importers are manufacturers of plywood, veneer panels, doors, and furniture, often located in countries with large processing capabilities but limited domestic coniferous forest resources. Exporters are typically countries with extensive coniferous forests, such as Canada, Russia, the Nordic countries, and the USA. Key aspects of trade include the quality of the veneer (grain, knots), moisture content, dimensions, and compliance with sustainability regulations like EUDR and EUTR, which demand due diligence on timber origin. The market is driven by demand in construction, furniture, and automotive interiors.
- Covers
- Pine veneer sheets
- Spruce plywood layers
- Fir decorative veneers
- Larch sliced wood
- Douglas fir veneer
- Coniferous face veneers
- Plywood core stock (coniferous)
- Examples
- Roseburg Forest Products Plywood Veneer
- Georgia-Pacific Pine Veneer
- West Fraser Spruce Veneer
- Tolko Industries Coniferous Veneer
Codes often confused with 4408.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 440890 (other non-coniferous veneer sheets <6mm) if the wood species is not clearly identified as coniferous, or with 440710 (coniferous sawn wood >6mm) if thickness is misjudged.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440810 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 Canada $200M 45% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$38M 8.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Sweden $23M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $441M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $200M 39% of world imports
- 2 China $35M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Spain $25M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $508M 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 codes for 4408.10 3
Brazil splits HS 4408.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4408.10.10 Coniferous veneer sliced from laminated woodObtidas por corte de madeira estratificada
- 4408.10.9 OtherOutras Group
- 4408.10.91 Brazilian pine (Araucaria) veneer sheetsDe pinho brasil (Araucaria angustifolia)
- 4408.10.99 Other coniferous veneer sheets, not over 6 mmOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.08 →
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 4408.10
What is HS code 440810?
HS code 440810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick. This code covers thin sheets of coniferous wood, typically less than 6mm thick, used primarily for veneering, plywood manufacturing, or other laminated wood products. These sheets are crucial intermediate goods in the timber industry, providing the aesthetic surface for furniture, interior paneling, and decorative applications, or structural layers in engineered wood products. Major importers are manufacturers of plywood, veneer panels, doors, and furniture, often located in countries with large processing capabilities but limited domestic coniferous forest resources. Exporters are typically countries with extensive coniferous forests, such as Canada, Russia, the Nordic countries, and the USA. Key aspects of trade include the quality of the veneer (grain, knots), moisture content, dimensions, and compliance with sustainability regulations like EUDR and EUTR, which demand due diligence on timber origin. The market is driven by demand in construction, furniture, and automotive interiors.
What products fall under HS code 440810?
Pine veneer sheets, Spruce plywood layers, Fir decorative veneers, Larch sliced wood, Douglas fir veneer, Coniferous face veneers, Plywood core stock (coniferous)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440810?
This code can be confused with 440890 (other non-coniferous veneer sheets <6mm) if the wood species is not clearly identified as coniferous, or with 440710 (coniferous sawn wood >6mm) if thickness is misjudged.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440810 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($200M, 45% of world exports), Russia (about $38M) and Sweden ($23M). World exports came to about $441M, 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 440810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440810 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($200M, 39% of world imports), China ($35M) and Spain ($25M). World imports came to about $508M, 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 440810 structured?
HS code 440810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440810?
Brazil splits HS code 440810 into 3 NCM codes: 4408.10.10 (Coniferous veneer sliced from laminated wood), 4408.10.91 (Brazilian pine (Araucaria) veneer sheets), 4408.10.99 (Other coniferous veneer sheets, not over 6 mm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.