HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4409.21 – Wood; bamboo (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 4409.21 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, bamboo (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 bamboo tongue-and-groove flooring, bamboo wall panels, bamboo decking strips, bamboo skirting boards and bamboo molding.
What HS 4409.21 covers
This code specifically covers bamboo wood that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, making it ready for assembly. This includes products like bamboo flooring, wall panels, and decorative moldings. Bamboo is technically a grass, but its wood-like properties make it a popular sustainable alternative to traditional timber, known for its hardness, durability, and rapid renewability. International trade in shaped bamboo products is driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing building materials. Major importers are construction companies, interior designers, and retailers in North America, Europe, and Australia, seeking sustainable and modern finishes. Exporters are predominantly Asian countries, particularly China, which is the world's largest producer and processor of bamboo. Key trade considerations include quality control, moisture content, finish, and ensuring sustainable harvesting practices, although EUDR/EUTR primarily target timber, similar principles of due diligence apply for market acceptance.
- Covers
- Bamboo tongue-and-groove flooring
- Bamboo wall panels
- Bamboo decking strips
- Bamboo skirting boards
- Bamboo molding
- Bamboo parquet friezes
- Laminated bamboo beams
- Examples
- Cali Bamboo Flooring
- Teragren Bamboo Panels
- Ambient Bamboo Flooring
- MOSO Bamboo Products
Codes often confused with 4409.21
Common mistake. This code is distinct due to "bamboo" but could be confused with 440929 (other non-coniferous shaped wood) if bamboo is mistakenly categorized as a general hardwood, or with 44187x (prefabricated bamboo flooring panels).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440921, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440921 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 23% 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 China $77M 87% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $3.9M 4.4% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2M 1.4% of world exports
World total: $88M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $18M 23% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $8.2M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $5.8M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $79M 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 4409.21
Brazil does not split HS 4409.21: its NCM code is 4409.21.00.
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 4409.21
What is HS code 440921?
HS code 440921 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; bamboo (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 specifically covers bamboo wood that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, making it ready for assembly. This includes products like bamboo flooring, wall panels, and decorative moldings. Bamboo is technically a grass, but its wood-like properties make it a popular sustainable alternative to traditional timber, known for its hardness, durability, and rapid renewability. International trade in shaped bamboo products is driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing building materials. Major importers are construction companies, interior designers, and retailers in North America, Europe, and Australia, seeking sustainable and modern finishes. Exporters are predominantly Asian countries, particularly China, which is the world's largest producer and processor of bamboo. Key trade considerations include quality control, moisture content, finish, and ensuring sustainable harvesting practices, although EUDR/EUTR primarily target timber, similar principles of due diligence apply for market acceptance.
What products fall under HS code 440921?
Bamboo tongue-and-groove flooring, Bamboo wall panels, Bamboo decking strips, Bamboo skirting boards, Bamboo molding, Bamboo parquet friezes, Laminated bamboo beams
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440921?
This code is distinct due to "bamboo" but could be confused with 440929 (other non-coniferous shaped wood) if bamboo is mistakenly categorized as a general hardwood, or with 44187x (prefabricated bamboo flooring panels).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440921?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440921 in UN Comtrade data were China ($77M, 87% of world exports), the Netherlands ($3.9M) and the United Kingdom ($1.2M). World exports came to about $88M, 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 440921?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440921 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($18M, 23% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($8.2M) and France ($5.8M). World imports came to about $79M, 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 440921 structured?
HS code 440921 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 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440921?
In Brazil, HS code 440921 is NCM 4409.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.