HS Code Subheading

Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, of tropical wood;

4418.21 Subheading
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

About HS Code 441821

This category specifically covers doors, their frames, and thresholds made from tropical wood. These products are highly sought after in international markets for their inherent strength, natural resistance to moisture and insects, and luxurious appearance, often used in high-end residential and commercial projects. Importers are typically countries with robust construction industries and a demand for premium, durable, and aesthetically pleasing building components. Exporters are predominantly tropical timber-producing nations that have developed sophisticated processing capabilities to transform raw timber into finished door units. Strict adherence to sustainability and legality regulations, such as EUDR and EUTR, is critical for trade in these products, ensuring that the tropical wood is sourced responsibly and ethically.

Products Under This Code

Teak entry doors, Mahogany interior doors, Meranti door frames, Iroko patio doors, Sapele thresholds, Balau exterior doors, Jatoba bi-fold doors

Real World Examples

Masonite tropical wood doors, Jeld-Wen tropical wood doors, Simpson Door Company tropical wood doors, Therma-Tru tropical wood doors

Common Misclassification

This code is distinct from 441829, which covers doors and frames made from non-tropical wood, requiring precise identification of the wood species. It could also be confused with 441811 if the item is a window rather than a door, as both are made of tropical wood.

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.

Products Classified Under 4418.21

Tropical wood doors

Related Codes

4418.11 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; of tropical wood 4418.19 Wood; windows, French-windows and their frames; (of other than tropical wood) 4418.29 Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, (of other than tropical wood) 4418.30 wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89 4418.40 Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work 4418.50 Wood; shingles and shakes 4418.73 Wood; assembled flooring panels, of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo 4418.74 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, for mosaic floors 4418.75 Wood; assembled flooring panels, not of bamboo or with at least the top layer (wear layer) of bamboo, multilayer 4418.79 Wood; assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brazil are leading exporters, while the USA, EU, and Australia are major importers of tropical wood doors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 441821?

HS code 441821 covers: Wood; doors and their frames and thresholds, of tropical wood;. This category specifically covers doors, their frames, and thresholds made from tropical wood. These products are highly sought after in international markets for their inherent strength, natural resistance to moisture and insects, and luxurious appearance, often used in high-end residential and commercial projects. Importers are typically countries with robust construction industries and a demand for premium, durable, and aesthetically pleasing building components. Exporters are predominantly tropical timber-producing nations that have developed sophisticated processing capabilities to transform raw timber into finished door units. Strict adherence to sustainability and legality regulations, such as EUDR and EUTR, is critical for trade in these products, ensuring that the tropical wood is sourced responsibly and ethically.

What products fall under HS code 441821?

Teak entry doors, Mahogany interior doors, Meranti door frames, Iroko patio doors, Sapele thresholds, Balau exterior doors, Jatoba bi-fold doors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441821?

This code is distinct from 441829, which covers doors and frames made from non-tropical wood, requiring precise identification of the wood species. It could also be confused with 441811 if the item is a window rather than a door, as both are made of tropical wood.

How is HS code 441821 structured?

HS code 441821 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.