HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4418.50 – Wood; shingles and shakes

HS code 4418.50 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, shingles and shakes. It is used for cedar shingles, redwood shakes, pine shingles, cypress shakes and treated wood shingles.

What HS 4418.50 covers

This category covers wooden shingles and shakes, which are thin, tapered pieces of wood primarily used as roofing and siding materials. These products are valued in international trade for their natural aesthetic, durability, and excellent insulation properties, particularly in regions with traditional architectural styles or a preference for sustainable building materials. Importers often include countries with a demand for high-quality, natural roofing and siding, especially for residential, heritage, or eco-friendly construction projects. Exporters are typically nations with abundant forest resources, particularly cedar, and established industries for splitting or sawing timber into these specialized roofing elements. Key considerations for trade include the wood species (e.g., cedar, redwood), grade, fire rating, and compliance with timber legality regulations such as EUDR and EUTR.

Covers
  • Cedar shingles
  • Redwood shakes
  • Pine shingles
  • Cypress shakes
  • Treated wood shingles
  • Hand-split shakes
  • Taper-sawn shingles
Examples
  • Maibec cedar shingles
  • Shakertown cedar shakes
  • Waldun cedar shakes
  • GAF Timberline wood shakes (historical)

Codes often confused with 4418.50

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 4409 (Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces) if the shingles have specific profiles, or with 4407 (Sawn wood) if they are merely sawn pieces not clearly identifiable as shingles or shakes. It's important to differentiate them from other roofing materials.

44.09Wood (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-jointed44.07Wood 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 441850, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441850 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 84% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 80% 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 Canada $238M
  2. 2 United States $21M
  3. 3 China $6.4M

World total: $282M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $230M
  2. 2 Canada $17M
  3. 3 Austria $6.9M

World total: $287M 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 4418.50

Brazil does not split HS 4418.50: its NCM code is 4418.50.00.

  1. 4418.50.00 Wooden shingles and shakesFasquias para telhados (shingles e shakes)

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 4418.50

What is HS code 441850?

HS code 441850 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; shingles and shakes. This category covers wooden shingles and shakes, which are thin, tapered pieces of wood primarily used as roofing and siding materials. These products are valued in international trade for their natural aesthetic, durability, and excellent insulation properties, particularly in regions with traditional architectural styles or a preference for sustainable building materials. Importers often include countries with a demand for high-quality, natural roofing and siding, especially for residential, heritage, or eco-friendly construction projects. Exporters are typically nations with abundant forest resources, particularly cedar, and established industries for splitting or sawing timber into these specialized roofing elements. Key considerations for trade include the wood species (e.g., cedar, redwood), grade, fire rating, and compliance with timber legality regulations such as EUDR and EUTR.

What products fall under HS code 441850?

Cedar shingles, Redwood shakes, Pine shingles, Cypress shakes, Treated wood shingles, Hand-split shakes, Taper-sawn shingles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441850?

This code can be confused with 4409 (Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces) if the shingles have specific profiles, or with 4407 (Sawn wood) if they are merely sawn pieces not clearly identifiable as shingles or shakes. It's important to differentiate them from other roofing materials.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441850?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441850 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($238M, 84% of world exports), the United States ($21M) and China ($6.4M). World exports came to about $282M, 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 441850?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441850 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($230M, 80% of world imports), Canada ($17M) and Austria ($6.9M). World imports came to about $287M, 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 441850 structured?

HS code 441850 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441850?

In Brazil, HS code 441850 is NCM 4418.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.