Product classification
HS code for Bamboo carpentry: 4418.91
Wood, builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo carpentry under HS 4418.91
Bamboo carpentry and builders' joinery are classified under HS code 4418.91. This code is part of Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood, including wood charcoal. Heading 4418 specifically addresses builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles, and shakes. The subheading 4418.91 was created to distinguish products made specifically from bamboo. This classification is used for structural bamboo components used in the construction of buildings, such as beams, rafters, and other load-bearing or decorative architectural elements that are permanently installed. The distinction is important because bamboo is a grass, but for the purposes of the HS nomenclature, it is classified within the wood chapter when used in construction and carpentry applications.
- Covers
- Bamboo structural beams
- Bamboo rafters and roofing supports
- Assembled bamboo panels for construction
- Bamboo window frames and doors
- Bamboo stairs and railings
- Prefabricated bamboo carpentry components
- Also under 4418.91
- Cali Bamboo flooring
- Teragren bamboo panels
- Moso Bamboo X-treme decking
- Bamboo Living homes components
Codes often confused with 4418.91
Common mistake. Bamboo carpentry is frequently misclassified under HS code 4409, which covers wood continuously shaped along any of its edges. However, 4418 is for more advanced "joinery" or "carpentry" where pieces are assembled or intended for structural use. Another common mistake is using 4421.91, which is a residual category for "other" articles of bamboo. If the item is a recognizable building component, 4418.91 is more specific and therefore correct. It should also not be confused with 4412, which covers plywood and laminated wood panels, unless the bamboo is specifically in the form of plywood.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441891 (the code used for bamboo carpentry), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441891 (the code used for bamboo carpentry) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 441891, not only bamboo carpentry.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $8.8M 30% of world exports
- 2 China $8.1M 28% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $5.1M 17% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $26M 28% of world imports
- 2 France $22M 25% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $22M 24% of world imports
World total: $91M 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 bamboo carpentry
Brazil classifies bamboo carpentry under NCM 4418.91.00: HS 4418.91 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 bamboo carpentry
What is the HS code for Bamboo carpentry?
The HS code for Bamboo carpentry is 441891 (Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, of bamboo). The HS code for bamboo carpentry and builders' joinery is 4418.91.
How do I classify Bamboo carpentry for customs?
Bamboo carpentry is classified under HS code 441891 — Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, of bamboo. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include bamboo flooring?
Bamboo flooring is often classified under 4418.73 if it is in the form of assembled flooring panels, though some types may fall under 4409 depending on the level of processing.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo carpentry (HS 441891)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441891 (the code used for bamboo carpentry) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($8.8M, 30% of world exports), China ($8.1M) and the Netherlands ($5.1M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 bamboo carpentry (HS 441891)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441891 (the code used for bamboo carpentry) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($26M, 28% of world imports), France ($22M) and the Netherlands ($22M). World imports came to about $91M, 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 Bamboo carpentry the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441891 for Bamboo carpentry 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 bamboo carpentry in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo carpentry (HS 441891) is classified under NCM 4418.91.00.