HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4408.31 – Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm

HS code 4408.31 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, tropical, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm. It is used for dark Red Meranti veneer, light Red Meranti plywood sheets, meranti Bakau sliced wood, tropical hardwood face veneer and meranti decorative sheets.

What HS 4408.31 covers

This specific code targets thin sheets (under 6mm) of particular tropical woods: dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau. These species are highly valued for their durability, attractive grain, and workability, making them popular choices for decorative veneers, high-quality plywood, and furniture components. International trade in these specific meranti varieties is significant, with major importers being manufacturers in Asia (e.g., China, Vietnam), Europe, and North America, who utilize them for interior finishing, boat building, and premium furniture. Exporters are predominantly Southeast Asian countries where these species are native, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Due to concerns about deforestation and illegal logging, strict adherence to regulations like EUDR and EUTR is paramount, requiring robust due diligence on the legality and sustainability of sourcing. The market is sensitive to environmental policies and consumer demand for ethically sourced materials.

Covers
  • Dark Red Meranti veneer
  • Light Red Meranti plywood sheets
  • Meranti Bakau sliced wood
  • Tropical hardwood face veneer
  • Meranti decorative sheets
  • Plywood core (Meranti)
  • Meranti furniture components
Examples
  • Samling Global Meranti Veneer
  • Ta Ann Holdings Meranti Plywood
  • Shin Yang Meranti Sliced Wood
  • WTK Holdings Meranti Lumber

Codes often confused with 4408.31

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 440839 (other tropical wood veneer sheets <6mm) if the specific meranti species are not identified, or with 44072x series (tropical sawn wood >6mm) if thickness is misjudged.

4408.39Wood, of tropical wood; as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm

Top exporters and importers of HS code 440831, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440831 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 36% 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. 1 India $6.9M
  2. 2 Canada $3.6M
  3. 3 Russia* ~$583K

World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Denmark $8.1M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $3.0M
  3. 3 Ireland $2.0M

World total: $22M 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 4408.31 2

Brazil splits HS 4408.31 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 4408.31.10 Meranti veneer sliced from laminated woodObtidas por corte de madeira estratificada
  2. 4408.31.90 Other red or bakau meranti veneer sheetsOutras

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 4408.31

What is HS code 440831?

HS code 440831 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm. This specific code targets thin sheets (under 6mm) of particular tropical woods: dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau. These species are highly valued for their durability, attractive grain, and workability, making them popular choices for decorative veneers, high-quality plywood, and furniture components. International trade in these specific meranti varieties is significant, with major importers being manufacturers in Asia (e.g., China, Vietnam), Europe, and North America, who utilize them for interior finishing, boat building, and premium furniture. Exporters are predominantly Southeast Asian countries where these species are native, such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Due to concerns about deforestation and illegal logging, strict adherence to regulations like EUDR and EUTR is paramount, requiring robust due diligence on the legality and sustainability of sourcing. The market is sensitive to environmental policies and consumer demand for ethically sourced materials.

What products fall under HS code 440831?

Dark Red Meranti veneer, Light Red Meranti plywood sheets, Meranti Bakau sliced wood, Tropical hardwood face veneer, Meranti decorative sheets, Plywood core (Meranti), Meranti furniture components

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440831?

This code is often confused with 440839 (other tropical wood veneer sheets <6mm) if the specific meranti species are not identified, or with 44072x series (tropical sawn wood >6mm) if thickness is misjudged.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440831?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440831 in UN Comtrade data were India ($6.9M, 48% of world exports), Canada ($3.6M) and Russia (about $583K). World exports came to about $14M, 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 440831?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440831 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($8.1M, 36% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($3.0M) and Ireland ($2.0M). World imports came to about $22M, 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 440831 structured?

HS code 440831 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440831?

Brazil splits HS code 440831 into 2 NCM codes: 4408.31.10 (Meranti veneer sliced from laminated wood), 4408.31.90 (Other red or bakau meranti veneer sheets). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.