HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4418.30 – wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89

HS code 4418.30 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89. It is used for solid timber posts, glued laminated timber (glulam) beams, sawn structural beams, rough-sawn posts and planed timber beams.

What HS 4418.30 covers

This category covers wooden posts and beams, excluding specific engineered wood products classified elsewhere (4418.81 to 4418.89). These structural timber elements are fundamental in construction, from residential housing to large-scale commercial buildings and infrastructure projects. International trade in these goods is driven by the demand for robust, natural building materials, particularly in regions experiencing construction booms or those with a preference for timber-frame structures. Importers often include countries with limited domestic timber resources or those seeking specialized timber types for specific architectural or structural requirements. Exporters are typically nations with abundant forest resources and established sawmilling and timber processing industries. Key considerations include the wood species, its structural grading, treatment for durability, and compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR.

Covers
  • Solid timber posts
  • Glued laminated timber (glulam) beams
  • Sawn structural beams
  • Rough-sawn posts
  • Planed timber beams
  • Heavy timber posts
  • Large dimension lumber beams
Examples
  • Weyerhaeuser glulam beams
  • Boise Cascade engineered wood products (some solid timber)
  • Nordic Structures glulam
  • Rosboro glulam

Codes often confused with 4418.30

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 4407 (Sawn wood, lengthwise sawn, etc.) if the posts and beams are not further worked beyond basic sawing, or with 4409 (Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces) if they have specific profiles. It's crucial to distinguish from engineered wood products like laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or cross-laminated timber (CLT) which fall under 4418.8X.

44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm44.09Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed44.18Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes

Top exporters and importers of HS code 441830, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441830 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, 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. 1 China $23M
  2. 2 Slovakia $12M
  3. 3 Canada $9.4M

World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Denmark $23M
  2. 2 United States $11M
  3. 3 Switzerland $9.9M

World total: $146M 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 4418.30

Brazil does not split HS 4418.30: its NCM code is 4418.30.00.

  1. 4418.30.00 Wooden posts and beams (not engineered)Postes e vigas, exceto os produtos das subposições 4418.81 a 4418.89

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.18 →

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 4418.30

What is HS code 441830?

HS code 441830 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: wood; posts and beams other than products of subheadings 4418.81 to 4418.89. This category covers wooden posts and beams, excluding specific engineered wood products classified elsewhere (4418.81 to 4418.89). These structural timber elements are fundamental in construction, from residential housing to large-scale commercial buildings and infrastructure projects. International trade in these goods is driven by the demand for robust, natural building materials, particularly in regions experiencing construction booms or those with a preference for timber-frame structures. Importers often include countries with limited domestic timber resources or those seeking specialized timber types for specific architectural or structural requirements. Exporters are typically nations with abundant forest resources and established sawmilling and timber processing industries. Key considerations include the wood species, its structural grading, treatment for durability, and compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR.

What products fall under HS code 441830?

Solid timber posts, Glued laminated timber (glulam) beams, Sawn structural beams, Rough-sawn posts, Planed timber beams, Heavy timber posts, Large dimension lumber beams

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441830?

This code can be confused with 4407 (Sawn wood, lengthwise sawn, etc.) if the posts and beams are not further worked beyond basic sawing, or with 4409 (Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces) if they have specific profiles. It's crucial to distinguish from engineered wood products like laminated veneer lumber (LVL) or cross-laminated timber (CLT) which fall under 4418.8X.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441830?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441830 in UN Comtrade data were China ($23M, 19% of world exports), Slovakia ($12M) and Canada ($9.4M). World exports came to about $120M, 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 441830?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441830 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($23M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($11M) and Switzerland ($9.9M). World imports came to about $146M, 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 441830 structured?

HS code 441830 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441830?

In Brazil, HS code 441830 is NCM 4418.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.