HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4409.22 – Wood; tropical (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 4409.22 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, tropical (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 tropical hardwood flooring planks, ipe decking boards, teak wall panels, meranti door frames and sapele moldings.
What HS 4409.22 covers
This HS code encompasses tropical wood that has undergone a shaping process, such as tongue-and-groove, rabbeting, or chamfering, making it ready for specific applications like flooring, paneling, or decorative trim. It includes both solid wood and unassembled components for parquet flooring. International trade in these goods is significant, driven by demand for durable, aesthetically pleasing, and often exotic timber species. Major importers are typically developed nations in North America, Europe, and Asia, where construction and furniture manufacturing industries are robust. Exporters are primarily tropical timber-producing countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Key considerations for traders include compliance with regulations like the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandate due diligence to ensure legality and sustainability of timber sources. The unique properties of tropical woods, such as resistance to decay and insects, make them highly sought after, but their trade is increasingly scrutinized for environmental impact.
- Covers
- Tropical hardwood flooring planks
- Ipe decking boards
- Teak wall panels
- Meranti door frames
- Sapele moldings
- Jatoba parquet strips
- Wenge decorative trim
- Examples
- Pergo (using tropical wood)
- Armstrong Flooring (tropical collections)
- Kebony (modified tropical wood)
- DeckWise (Ipe decking)
- Teak Warehouse (teak components)
Codes often confused with 4409.22
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 440929 (other non-coniferous shaped wood) if the tropical origin is not clearly identified, or with 440729 (tropical wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, but not shaped) if the shaping process is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440922, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440922 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 Indonesia $446M 46% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $237M 24% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $111M 11% of world exports
World total: $970M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $101M 15% of world imports
- 2 Australia $71M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $68M 10% of world imports
World total: $678M 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 4409.22
Brazil does not split HS 4409.22: its NCM code is 4409.22.00.
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 4409.22
What is HS code 440922?
HS code 440922 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; tropical (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 HS code encompasses tropical wood that has undergone a shaping process, such as tongue-and-groove, rabbeting, or chamfering, making it ready for specific applications like flooring, paneling, or decorative trim. It includes both solid wood and unassembled components for parquet flooring. International trade in these goods is significant, driven by demand for durable, aesthetically pleasing, and often exotic timber species. Major importers are typically developed nations in North America, Europe, and Asia, where construction and furniture manufacturing industries are robust. Exporters are primarily tropical timber-producing countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Key considerations for traders include compliance with regulations like the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) and the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which mandate due diligence to ensure legality and sustainability of timber sources. The unique properties of tropical woods, such as resistance to decay and insects, make them highly sought after, but their trade is increasingly scrutinized for environmental impact.
What products fall under HS code 440922?
Tropical hardwood flooring planks, Ipe decking boards, Teak wall panels, Meranti door frames, Sapele moldings, Jatoba parquet strips, Wenge decorative trim
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440922?
This code can be confused with 440929 (other non-coniferous shaped wood) if the tropical origin is not clearly identified, or with 440729 (tropical wood, sawn or chipped lengthwise, but not shaped) if the shaping process is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440922?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440922 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($446M, 46% of world exports), Brazil ($237M) and Malaysia ($111M). World exports came to about $970M, 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 440922?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440922 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($101M, 15% of world imports), Australia ($71M) and China ($68M). World imports came to about $678M, 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 440922 structured?
HS code 440922 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440922?
In Brazil, HS code 440922 is NCM 4409.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.