HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4411.13 – Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm
HS code 4411.13 is the 6-digit subheading for medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm. It is used for standard MDF panels (6mm, 8mm), moisture-resistant MDF, fire-retardant MDF, veneered MDF and laminated MDF.
What HS 4411.13 covers
This category encompasses medium-thickness Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), specifically panels exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm. This thickness range makes it a staple in the global furniture and interior construction industries due to its balanced properties – good machinability, smooth surface, and consistent density. It's suitable for a wide range of applications where strength and aesthetic finish are important, such as cabinet doors, wardrobe panels, and display shelves. Importers are typically large-scale furniture manufacturers, kitchen cabinet producers, and shopfitters. Exporters are often countries with robust forestry sectors and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Key trade considerations include dimensional stability, formaldehyde emission levels, and the availability of specialized variants like moisture-resistant or fire-retardant MDF to meet diverse market demands and regulatory requirements, including EUDR and EUTR.
- Covers
- Standard MDF panels (6mm, 8mm)
- Moisture-resistant MDF
- Fire-retardant MDF
- Veneered MDF
- Laminated MDF
- Raw MDF sheets for routing
- Cabinet door panels
- Examples
- Kitchen cabinet doors
- wardrobe panels
- display shelves
- Medite Premier MDF
- Finsa Fibraform MDF
Codes often confused with 4411.13
Common mistake. Often confused with thicker MDF (4411.14) or even particle board (4410.11) if thickness isn't precisely measured, but its specific thickness range dictates its primary applications and differentiates it from other panel types.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441113, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441113 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.6% 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 Germany $776M 33% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $306M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $266M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $193M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 France $171M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $129M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 codes for 4411.13 3
Brazil splits HS 4411.13 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4411.13.10 MDF over 5 to 9 mm, not worked or surface coveredNão trabalhados mecanicamente nem recobertos à superfície
- 4411.13.9 OtherOutros Group
- 4411.13.91 Melamine MDF flooring panels, over 5 to 9 mmRecobertos em ambas as faces com papel impregnado de melamina, película protetora na face superior e trabalho de encaixe nas quatro laterais, do tipo utilizado para pisos (pavimentos)
- 4411.13.99 Other MDF over 5 to 9 mm thickOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.11 →
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 4411.13
What is HS code 441113?
HS code 441113 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm. This category encompasses medium-thickness Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), specifically panels exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm. This thickness range makes it a staple in the global furniture and interior construction industries due to its balanced properties – good machinability, smooth surface, and consistent density. It's suitable for a wide range of applications where strength and aesthetic finish are important, such as cabinet doors, wardrobe panels, and display shelves. Importers are typically large-scale furniture manufacturers, kitchen cabinet producers, and shopfitters. Exporters are often countries with robust forestry sectors and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Key trade considerations include dimensional stability, formaldehyde emission levels, and the availability of specialized variants like moisture-resistant or fire-retardant MDF to meet diverse market demands and regulatory requirements, including EUDR and EUTR.
What products fall under HS code 441113?
Standard MDF panels (6mm, 8mm), moisture-resistant MDF, fire-retardant MDF, veneered MDF, laminated MDF, raw MDF sheets for routing, cabinet door panels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441113?
Often confused with thicker MDF (4411.14) or even particle board (4410.11) if thickness isn't precisely measured, but its specific thickness range dictates its primary applications and differentiates it from other panel types.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441113?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441113 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($776M, 33% of world exports), Belgium ($306M) and China ($266M). 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 441113?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441113 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($193M, 9.6% of world imports), France ($171M) and the United Kingdom ($129M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 441113 structured?
HS code 441113 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441113?
Brazil splits HS code 441113 into 3 NCM codes: 4411.13.10 (MDF over 5 to 9 mm, not worked or surface covered), 4411.13.91 (Melamine MDF flooring panels, over 5 to 9 mm), 4411.13.99 (Other MDF over 5 to 9 mm thick). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.