HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4418.81 – Wood; engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam)
HS code 4418.81 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam). It is used for glulam beams, glulam columns, curved glulam arches, glulam roof trusses and glulam purlins.
What HS 4418.81 covers
This HS code specifically identifies Glued Laminated Timber, commonly known as Glulam. Glulam is an engineered wood product made by bonding together multiple layers of lumber with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives, creating large, strong, and customizable structural members. It's widely traded by large timber manufacturers, specialized construction material suppliers, and companies involved in timber frame construction for both residential and commercial projects. Key things to know include its superior strength-to-weight ratio, ability to span long distances, and versatility in creating curved or complex shapes, offering architectural flexibility. Its use in sustainable construction projects is growing due to its renewable nature and carbon sequestration properties, making compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR essential for international trade, as buyers increasingly prioritize environmentally responsible sourcing and certified products.
- Covers
- Glulam beams
- Glulam columns
- Curved glulam arches
- Glulam roof trusses
- Glulam purlins
- Structural glulam headers
- Examples
- Binderholz Glulam
- Structurlam
- Rosboro
- Nordic Structures
- Mayr-Melnhof Holz
Codes often confused with 4418.81
Common mistake. Can be confused with 441882 (CLT) due to both being engineered structural timber, but glulam is typically linear, while CLT is panel-based. Also 4407 (sawn wood) if not recognized as an engineered product.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441881, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441881 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% 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 Austria $858M 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $401M 19% of world exports
- 3 Finland $141M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $330M 18% of world imports
- 2 Japan $249M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $235M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 4418.81
Brazil does not split HS 4418.81: its NCM code is 4418.81.00.
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 4418.81
What is HS code 441881?
HS code 441881 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam). This HS code specifically identifies Glued Laminated Timber, commonly known as Glulam. Glulam is an engineered wood product made by bonding together multiple layers of lumber with durable, moisture-resistant structural adhesives, creating large, strong, and customizable structural members. It's widely traded by large timber manufacturers, specialized construction material suppliers, and companies involved in timber frame construction for both residential and commercial projects. Key things to know include its superior strength-to-weight ratio, ability to span long distances, and versatility in creating curved or complex shapes, offering architectural flexibility. Its use in sustainable construction projects is growing due to its renewable nature and carbon sequestration properties, making compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR essential for international trade, as buyers increasingly prioritize environmentally responsible sourcing and certified products.
What products fall under HS code 441881?
Glulam beams, glulam columns, curved glulam arches, glulam roof trusses, glulam purlins, structural glulam headers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441881?
Can be confused with 441882 (CLT) due to both being engineered structural timber, but glulam is typically linear, while CLT is panel-based. Also 4407 (sawn wood) if not recognized as an engineered product.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441881?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441881 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($858M, 41% of world exports), Germany ($401M) and Finland ($141M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 441881?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441881 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($330M, 18% of world imports), Japan ($249M) and Germany ($235M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 441881 structured?
HS code 441881 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 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441881?
In Brazil, HS code 441881 is NCM 4418.81.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.