HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4411.14 – Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm
HS code 4411.14 is the 6-digit subheading for medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm. It is used for thick MDF panels (12mm, 18mm, 25mm), ultra-light thick MDF, moisture-resistant thick MDF, fire-retardant thick MDF and veneered thick MDF.
What HS 4411.14 covers
This HS code covers thick Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) panels, specifically those exceeding 9 mm in thickness. This robust and versatile engineered wood product is widely traded for applications requiring significant structural integrity and a high-quality finish. Its density and thickness provide excellent screw-holding capabilities and stability, making it ideal for heavy-duty furniture components, architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, and exhibition stands. Importers include manufacturers of high-end furniture, custom cabinetry, and commercial fixtures, as well as construction companies. Exporters are typically nations with well-developed wood processing industries and access to sustainable timber resources. Critical trade factors include panel flatness, edge integrity for machining, and compliance with international standards for strength, environmental safety, and regulations like EUDR and EUTR.
- Covers
- Thick MDF panels (12mm, 18mm, 25mm)
- Ultra-light thick MDF
- Moisture-resistant thick MDF
- Fire-retardant thick MDF
- Veneered thick MDF
- Raw thick MDF sheets for carving
- Countertop substrates
- Examples
- Custom built-in cabinetry
- architectural mouldings
- exhibition booth components
- Medite Trade MDF
- Kronospan thick MDF
Codes often confused with 4411.14
Common mistake. Can be confused with plywood (4412.3x) or blockboard (4412.9x) due to similar thickness and structural applications, but MDF is a homogeneous fiberboard, lacking the layered veneer structure of plywood or the core strips of blockboard.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441114, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441114 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $999M 17% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $627M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $614M 11% of world exports
World total: $5.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $850M 14% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $306M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $285M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $5.9B 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 4411.14 2
Brazil splits HS 4411.14 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4411.14.10 MDF over 9 mm, not worked or surface coveredNão trabalhados mecanicamente nem recobertos à superfície
- 4411.14.90 Other MDF over 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 4411.14
What is HS code 441114?
HS code 441114 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm. This HS code covers thick Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) panels, specifically those exceeding 9 mm in thickness. This robust and versatile engineered wood product is widely traded for applications requiring significant structural integrity and a high-quality finish. Its density and thickness provide excellent screw-holding capabilities and stability, making it ideal for heavy-duty furniture components, architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, and exhibition stands. Importers include manufacturers of high-end furniture, custom cabinetry, and commercial fixtures, as well as construction companies. Exporters are typically nations with well-developed wood processing industries and access to sustainable timber resources. Critical trade factors include panel flatness, edge integrity for machining, and compliance with international standards for strength, environmental safety, and regulations like EUDR and EUTR.
What products fall under HS code 441114?
Thick MDF panels (12mm, 18mm, 25mm), ultra-light thick MDF, moisture-resistant thick MDF, fire-retardant thick MDF, veneered thick MDF, raw thick MDF sheets for carving, countertop substrates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441114?
Can be confused with plywood (4412.3x) or blockboard (4412.9x) due to similar thickness and structural applications, but MDF is a homogeneous fiberboard, lacking the layered veneer structure of plywood or the core strips of blockboard.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441114?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441114 in UN Comtrade data were China ($999M, 17% of world exports), Türkiye ($627M) and Germany ($614M). World exports came to about $5.8B, 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 441114?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441114 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($850M, 14% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($306M) and the United Kingdom ($285M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 441114 structured?
HS code 441114 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 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441114?
Brazil splits HS code 441114 into 2 NCM codes: 4411.14.10 (MDF over 9 mm, not worked or surface covered), 4411.14.90 (Other MDF over 9 mm thick). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.