HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4418.40 – Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work

HS code 4418.40 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, shuttering for concrete constructional work. It is used for plywood formwork panels, timber beams for formwork, wooden formwork boards, shuttering plywood and timber props for concrete.

What HS 4418.40 covers

This HS code specifically covers wooden shuttering, also known as formwork, used in concrete construction. These temporary structures are essential for shaping and supporting wet concrete until it cures and gains sufficient strength. International trade in wooden shuttering is driven by the global construction industry's continuous demand for efficient and cost-effective methods of concrete pouring. Importers are typically countries with active infrastructure development, commercial building projects, and residential construction, seeking reliable and often reusable formwork solutions. Exporters are often nations with strong woodworking industries and access to suitable timber, capable of producing standardized or custom-designed shuttering panels and components. Durability, ease of assembly, and resistance to moisture are key factors, alongside compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR.

Covers
  • Plywood formwork panels
  • Timber beams for formwork
  • Wooden formwork boards
  • Shuttering plywood
  • Timber props for concrete
  • Wooden wall formwork
  • Column formwork timber
Examples
  • Doka wooden formwork
  • Peri wooden formwork
  • ULMA wooden formwork
  • RMD Kwikform timber formwork

Codes often confused with 4418.40

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 4412 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood) if the shuttering is primarily plywood and not clearly identifiable as formwork components. It might also be mistaken for general construction timber under 4407 if not specifically shaped or prepared for shuttering.

44.12Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

Top exporters and importers of HS code 441840, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441840 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 7.0% 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 Austria $216M
  2. 2 Germany $82M
  3. 3 Czechia $71M

World total: $617M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $45M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$43M
  3. 3 Austria $35M

World total: $635M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4418.40

Brazil does not split HS 4418.40: its NCM code is 4418.40.00.

  1. 4418.40.00 Wooden shuttering for concreteCofragens para concreto (betão)

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 4418.40

What is HS code 441840?

HS code 441840 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; shuttering for concrete constructional work. This HS code specifically covers wooden shuttering, also known as formwork, used in concrete construction. These temporary structures are essential for shaping and supporting wet concrete until it cures and gains sufficient strength. International trade in wooden shuttering is driven by the global construction industry's continuous demand for efficient and cost-effective methods of concrete pouring. Importers are typically countries with active infrastructure development, commercial building projects, and residential construction, seeking reliable and often reusable formwork solutions. Exporters are often nations with strong woodworking industries and access to suitable timber, capable of producing standardized or custom-designed shuttering panels and components. Durability, ease of assembly, and resistance to moisture are key factors, alongside compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR.

What products fall under HS code 441840?

Plywood formwork panels, Timber beams for formwork, Wooden formwork boards, Shuttering plywood, Timber props for concrete, Wooden wall formwork, Column formwork timber

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441840?

This code can be confused with 4412 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood) if the shuttering is primarily plywood and not clearly identifiable as formwork components. It might also be mistaken for general construction timber under 4407 if not specifically shaped or prepared for shuttering.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441840?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441840 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($216M, 35% of world exports), Germany ($82M) and Czechia ($71M). World exports came to about $617M, 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 441840?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441840 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($45M, 7.0% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $43M) and Austria ($35M). World imports came to about $635M, 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 441840 structured?

HS code 441840 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441840?

In Brazil, HS code 441840 is NCM 4418.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.