HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4418.89 – Wood; engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams
HS code 4418.89 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams. It is used for laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beams, parallel Strand Lumber (PSL), oriented Strand Lumber (OSL), structural composite lumber (SCL) and finger-jointed structural timber.
What HS 4418.89 covers
This category encompasses engineered structural timber products other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), or I-beams. It serves as a residual category for advanced wood composites like Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) in non-I-beam forms, Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL), and Oriented Strand Lumber (OSL), when used for structural purposes. These products offer superior strength, consistency, and dimensional stability compared to traditional lumber, making them vital for modern construction. Global trade is fueled by the demand for high-performance, resource-efficient building materials. Importers are often countries with robust construction sectors and a focus on engineered solutions, while exporters are typically nations possessing advanced wood manufacturing capabilities and sustainable forest management practices. Compliance with timber legality frameworks like EUDR and EUTR is crucial for trade.
- Covers
- Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beams
- Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL)
- Oriented Strand Lumber (OSL)
- Structural composite lumber (SCL)
- Finger-jointed structural timber
- Laminated strand lumber (LSL)
- Examples
- Weyerhaeuser TimberStrand PSL
- LP SolidStart LVL
- Boise Cascade Versa-Lam LVL
- Roseburg RFPI Joists (non-I-beam)
Codes often confused with 4418.89
Common mistake. Often confused with glulam (441881), CLT (441882), or I-beams (441883) if the specific product type isn't clearly identified, or with non-structural engineered wood panels (4412).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441889, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441889 in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% 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 Canada $186M 47% of world exports
- 2 Poland $79M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $39M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $394M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $187M 38% of world imports
- 2 Australia $72M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $39M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $492M 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 4418.89
Brazil does not split HS 4418.89: its NCM code is 4418.89.00.
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 4418.89
What is HS code 441889?
HS code 441889 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams. This category encompasses engineered structural timber products other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT), or I-beams. It serves as a residual category for advanced wood composites like Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) in non-I-beam forms, Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL), and Oriented Strand Lumber (OSL), when used for structural purposes. These products offer superior strength, consistency, and dimensional stability compared to traditional lumber, making them vital for modern construction. Global trade is fueled by the demand for high-performance, resource-efficient building materials. Importers are often countries with robust construction sectors and a focus on engineered solutions, while exporters are typically nations possessing advanced wood manufacturing capabilities and sustainable forest management practices. Compliance with timber legality frameworks like EUDR and EUTR is crucial for trade.
What products fall under HS code 441889?
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) beams, Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL), Oriented Strand Lumber (OSL), structural composite lumber (SCL), finger-jointed structural timber, laminated strand lumber (LSL)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441889?
Often confused with glulam (441881), CLT (441882), or I-beams (441883) if the specific product type isn't clearly identified, or with non-structural engineered wood panels (4412).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441889?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441889 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($186M, 47% of world exports), Poland ($79M) and the United States ($39M). World exports came to about $394M, 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 441889?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441889 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($187M, 38% of world imports), Australia ($72M) and Germany ($39M). World imports came to about $492M, 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 441889 structured?
HS code 441889 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 (89) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441889?
In Brazil, HS code 441889 is NCM 4418.89.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.