Product classification

HS code for Aspen lumber: 4407.97

Wood, of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed.

Classification of aspen lumber under HS 4407.97

Aspen lumber is classified under HS code 4407.97. This code covers wood of the Populus genus (poplar and aspen) that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled. A critical requirement for this classification is that the wood must exceed a thickness of 6mm. This distinguishes lumber from veneer sheets, which are typically thinner and classified under heading 4408. The wood may be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed without changing its classification under this heading, provided the fundamental nature of the sawn wood remains. The classification logic follows the progression of wood processing in Chapter 44: while 4403 covers raw logs, 4407 covers wood that has been primary-processed into boards, planks, or beams. Aspen is a non-coniferous species, and because it is specifically named in the 4407.97 subheading, it takes precedence over more general categories like "Other" non-coniferous wood found in 4407.99. The determination of this code is based on the botanical genus Populus, which includes various species of aspen such as Populus tremula and Populus tremuloides. For international trade, the moisture content or the method of drying (kiln-dried vs. air-dried) does not generally change the four-digit heading, but the species and the thickness are the primary drivers for the 4407.97 designation.

Covers
  • Sawn aspen boards exceeding 6mm thickness
  • Aspen planks for furniture manufacturing
  • Finger-jointed aspen lumber
  • Planed or sanded aspen beams
  • Sawn aspen timber for crate making
Also under 4407.97
  • Weyerhaeuser Poplar Lumber
  • Georgia-Pacific Aspen Boards
  • Interfor Poplar Timber
  • Boise Cascade Poplar Dimension Stock

Codes often confused with 4407.97

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4408.90, which is used for veneer sheets. If the aspen wood is sliced or peeled to a thickness of 6mm or less, it must be classified under 4408. Another common error is using 4409.29, which covers wood that has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, beaded, etc.) along any of its edges or faces. Once lumber undergoes such shaping for flooring or molding, it leaves 4407 and enters 4409.

4408.90Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness44.08Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm4409.29Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped 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 6mm44.09Wood (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-jointed

Top exporters and importers of HS 440797 (the code used for aspen lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440797 (the code used for aspen lumber) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 440797, not only aspen lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $149M
  2. 2 Canada $32M
  3. 3 Latvia $15M

World total: $249M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$38M
  2. 2 United States $31M
  3. 3 Canada $20M

World total: $191M 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 aspen lumber

Brazil classifies aspen lumber under NCM 4407.97.00: HS 4407.97 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

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 aspen lumber

What is the HS code for Aspen lumber?

The HS code for Aspen lumber is 440797 (Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed). The HS code for aspen lumber sawn lengthwise and exceeding 6mm in thickness is 4407.97.

How do I classify Aspen lumber for customs?

Aspen lumber is classified under HS code 440797 — Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does finger-jointing change the HS code for aspen lumber?

No, finger-jointed aspen wood remains under 4407.97 as long as it meets the thickness and species requirements.

Which countries are the top exporters of aspen lumber (HS 440797)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440797 (the code used for aspen lumber) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($149M, 60% of world exports), Canada ($32M) and Latvia ($15M). World exports came to about $249M, 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 aspen lumber (HS 440797)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440797 (the code used for aspen lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $38M, 20% of world imports), the United States ($31M) and Canada ($20M). World imports came to about $191M, 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.

Is the HS code for Aspen lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440797 for Aspen lumber is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for aspen lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, aspen lumber (HS 440797) is classified under NCM 4407.97.00.