HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4415.20 – Wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars
HS code 4415.20 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars. It is used for wooden shipping pallets, euro pallets, CP pallets, pallet collars and box pallets.
What HS 4415.20 covers
This HS code encompasses wooden pallets, box pallets, other load boards, and pallet collars, which are fundamental to global logistics and material handling. These products facilitate the efficient storage, transport, and stacking of goods across virtually every industry sector. The international trade in pallets is massive, driven by the constant movement of goods and the need for standardized shipping solutions. Major importers include countries with large manufacturing and distribution networks like the US, Germany, and China, while top exporters often have abundant timber resources and efficient production facilities, such as Canada, China, and Russia. Key considerations for traders include compliance with ISPM 15 regulations for phytosanitary treatment, the shift towards reusable and sustainable pallet options, and the varying standards (e.g., Euro pallets, CP pallets) across different regions.
- Covers
- Wooden shipping pallets
- Euro pallets
- CP pallets
- Pallet collars
- Box pallets
- Dunnage
- Custom wood skids
- Examples
- CHEP Pallets
- PECO Pallets
- EPAL Euro Pallets
- Generic Standard Wooden Pallets
Codes often confused with 4415.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with other wooden packaging materials like crates (441510) or even raw timber (4407) if not clearly manufactured into a pallet or load board. The key is the specific function as 'pallets, box pallets, load boards, or pallet collars'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441520, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441520 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 Poland $848M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $405M 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $263M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $683M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $534M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $325M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 4415.20
Brazil does not split HS 4415.20: its NCM code is 4415.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.15 →
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 4415.20
What is HS code 441520?
HS code 441520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars. This HS code encompasses wooden pallets, box pallets, other load boards, and pallet collars, which are fundamental to global logistics and material handling. These products facilitate the efficient storage, transport, and stacking of goods across virtually every industry sector. The international trade in pallets is massive, driven by the constant movement of goods and the need for standardized shipping solutions. Major importers include countries with large manufacturing and distribution networks like the US, Germany, and China, while top exporters often have abundant timber resources and efficient production facilities, such as Canada, China, and Russia. Key considerations for traders include compliance with ISPM 15 regulations for phytosanitary treatment, the shift towards reusable and sustainable pallet options, and the varying standards (e.g., Euro pallets, CP pallets) across different regions.
What products fall under HS code 441520?
Wooden shipping pallets, Euro pallets, CP pallets, Pallet collars, Box pallets, Dunnage, Custom wood skids
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441520?
Can be confused with other wooden packaging materials like crates (441510) or even raw timber (4407) if not clearly manufactured into a pallet or load board. The key is the specific function as 'pallets, box pallets, load boards, or pallet collars'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441520?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441520 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($848M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($405M) and Czechia ($263M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 441520?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441520 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($683M, 16% of world imports), France ($534M) and Italy ($325M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 441520 structured?
HS code 441520 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441520?
In Brazil, HS code 441520 is NCM 4415.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.