HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4409.10 – Wood; coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed
HS code 4409.10 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. It is used for pine tongue-and-groove flooring, spruce shiplap siding, fir decking boards, larch profiled cladding and coniferous skirting boards.
What HS 4409.10 covers
This code encompasses coniferous wood that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, regardless of further processing like planing or sanding. This shaping typically involves tongue-and-groove, shiplap, or similar profiles, making the wood ready for assembly in applications such as flooring, wall paneling, decking, and structural components. These products are highly valued in construction and interior finishing due to their ease of installation and the natural aesthetic of coniferous species like pine, spruce, and fir. Major importers include construction companies, DIY retailers, and prefabrication manufacturers in countries with high demand for housing and renovation, particularly in Europe and North America. Exporters are typically countries with vast coniferous forests and advanced timber processing industries, such as Canada, the Nordic countries, Russia, and the USA. Compliance with building codes, quality standards, and sustainable sourcing regulations (EUDR, EUTR) are critical for international trade.
- Covers
- Pine tongue-and-groove flooring
- Spruce shiplap siding
- Fir decking boards
- Larch profiled cladding
- Coniferous skirting boards
- Pine molding strips
- Douglas fir parquet friezes
- Examples
- UPM Timber Spruce Paneling
- Södra Wood Pine Flooring
- Setra Group Coniferous Decking
- Canfor Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Lumber
Codes often confused with 4409.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 440710 (coniferous sawn wood >6mm, not shaped) if the continuous shaping is overlooked, or with 440929 (other non-coniferous shaped wood) if the species is misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440910, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440910 in UN Comtrade data was Estonia, with 12% 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 Estonia $265M 12% of world exports
- 2 Chile $246M 11% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $240M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $944M 39% of world imports
- 2 Germany $179M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Australia $138M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 4409.10
Brazil does not split HS 4409.10: its NCM code is 4409.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.09 →
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 4409.10
What is HS code 440910?
HS code 440910 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. This code encompasses coniferous wood that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, regardless of further processing like planing or sanding. This shaping typically involves tongue-and-groove, shiplap, or similar profiles, making the wood ready for assembly in applications such as flooring, wall paneling, decking, and structural components. These products are highly valued in construction and interior finishing due to their ease of installation and the natural aesthetic of coniferous species like pine, spruce, and fir. Major importers include construction companies, DIY retailers, and prefabrication manufacturers in countries with high demand for housing and renovation, particularly in Europe and North America. Exporters are typically countries with vast coniferous forests and advanced timber processing industries, such as Canada, the Nordic countries, Russia, and the USA. Compliance with building codes, quality standards, and sustainable sourcing regulations (EUDR, EUTR) are critical for international trade.
What products fall under HS code 440910?
Pine tongue-and-groove flooring, Spruce shiplap siding, Fir decking boards, Larch profiled cladding, Coniferous skirting boards, Pine molding strips, Douglas fir parquet friezes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440910?
This code can be confused with 440710 (coniferous sawn wood >6mm, not shaped) if the continuous shaping is overlooked, or with 440929 (other non-coniferous shaped wood) if the species is misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440910?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440910 in UN Comtrade data were Estonia ($265M, 12% of world exports), Chile ($246M) and Brazil ($240M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 440910?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440910 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($944M, 39% of world imports), Germany ($179M) and Australia ($138M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 440910 structured?
HS code 440910 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) 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 440910?
In Brazil, HS code 440910 is NCM 4409.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.