HS Code for Assembled wood flooring

Assembled wood flooring is classified under HS code 4418.79. This code is used for wood flooring panels that are assembled into a finished or semi-finished state but do not meet the specific criteria for bamboo (4418.73) or multilayer (4418.75) panels. This includes mosaic floors and other parquet panels where the wood pieces are joined together, often on a support backing of paper, plastic, or fabric. The classification is part of the "Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood" heading, reflecting the product's use in construction. To fall under 4418.79, the flooring must be more than just simple planks; it must be an assembly of multiple pieces of wood. This code is often used for solid wood parquet where the pieces are arranged in patterns like herringbone or chevron. The technical distinction between 4418.79 and other subheadings in 4418 depends entirely on the construction method and the species of wood used.

Products Included

• Solid wood parquet panels
• Mosaic wood flooring
• Herringbone assembled panels
• Chevron pattern wood flooring
• Non-multilayer assembled flooring panels

Common Misclassification

Assembled wood flooring is often confused with HS code 4409, which covers wood continuously shaped (tongued and grooved) but not assembled into panels. If the flooring consists of individual planks, it is 4409; if it is a pre-assembled panel of multiple pieces, it is 4418. Another common error is using 4418.75, which is specifically for multilayer (engineered) flooring. If the panel is made of solid wood pieces rather than layers of different wood types, it belongs in 4418.79.

FAQ

What is the HS code for assembled wood flooring?

The HS code for assembled wood flooring panels, excluding bamboo and multilayer types, is 4418.79.

Does this code include laminate flooring?

No, laminate flooring with a fiberboard core is typically classified under HS code 4411, as it is not considered "assembled wood" in the same sense as parquet.