HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4418.83 – Wood; engineered structural timber products, I beams

HS code 4418.83 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, engineered structural timber products, I beams. It is used for wood I-joists, engineered wood beams, structural I-beams, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) I-beams and composite wood I-beams.

What HS 4418.83 covers

This HS code covers engineered structural timber products specifically in the form of I-beams. These are advanced wood products designed for high strength and stability, commonly used in residential and commercial construction as floor joists, rafters, and headers. Their consistent dimensions and reduced propensity to warp or shrink make them a preferred alternative to traditional sawn lumber. International trade in these products is driven by the global construction industry's demand for efficient, reliable, and often sustainable building materials. Major importers are typically developed nations with active housing and infrastructure projects, while exporters are countries with significant timber resources and sophisticated wood processing industries capable of manufacturing these specialized components. Key considerations include structural performance standards and compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR.

Covers
  • Wood I-joists
  • Engineered wood beams
  • Structural I-beams
  • Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) I-beams
  • Composite wood I-beams
  • Parallel strand lumber (PSL) I-beams
Examples
  • Boise Cascade BCI Joists
  • Weyerhaeuser TJI Joists
  • LP SolidStart I-Joists
  • Georgia-Pacific GP Lam I-Joists

Codes often confused with 4418.83

Common mistake. This code can be confused with other engineered wood products like glulam (441881) or CLT (441882) if the specific I-beam shape is not clearly identified, or with general sawn timber (4407) if its engineered nature is overlooked.

4418.81Wood; engineered structural timber products, glue-laminated timber (glulam)4418.82Wood; engineered structural timber products, cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam)44.07Wood 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 441883, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441883 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 48% 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 $234M
  2. 2 United States $86M
  3. 3 China $56M

World total: $471M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $234M
  2. 2 Canada $82M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $40M

World total: $483M 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 4418.83

Brazil does not split HS 4418.83: its NCM code is 4418.83.00.

  1. 4418.83.00 Engineered wood I-beamsVigas em I

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 4418.83

What is HS code 441883?

HS code 441883 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; engineered structural timber products, I beams. This HS code covers engineered structural timber products specifically in the form of I-beams. These are advanced wood products designed for high strength and stability, commonly used in residential and commercial construction as floor joists, rafters, and headers. Their consistent dimensions and reduced propensity to warp or shrink make them a preferred alternative to traditional sawn lumber. International trade in these products is driven by the global construction industry's demand for efficient, reliable, and often sustainable building materials. Major importers are typically developed nations with active housing and infrastructure projects, while exporters are countries with significant timber resources and sophisticated wood processing industries capable of manufacturing these specialized components. Key considerations include structural performance standards and compliance with timber legality regulations like EUDR and EUTR.

What products fall under HS code 441883?

Wood I-joists, engineered wood beams, structural I-beams, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) I-beams, composite wood I-beams, parallel strand lumber (PSL) I-beams

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441883?

This code can be confused with other engineered wood products like glulam (441881) or CLT (441882) if the specific I-beam shape is not clearly identified, or with general sawn timber (4407) if its engineered nature is overlooked.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441883?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441883 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($234M, 50% of world exports), the United States ($86M) and China ($56M). World exports came to about $471M, 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 441883?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441883 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($234M, 48% of world imports), Canada ($82M) and the United Kingdom ($40M). World imports came to about $483M, 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 441883 structured?

HS code 441883 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 (83) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441883?

In Brazil, HS code 441883 is NCM 4418.83.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.