Product classification
HS code for Bamboo products: 4421.91
Wood, of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers).
Classification of bamboo products under HS 4421.91
Bamboo products classified under HS code 4421.91 represent a residual category for items manufactured from bamboo that do not fit into more specific headings such as furniture, tableware, or plaiting materials. This classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1 and 6, which dictate that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since bamboo is botanically a grass but treated as wood for the purposes of Chapter 44 (per Note 1 to Chapter 44), articles made from it are categorized here when they are not elsewhere specified or included (n.e.s.o.i.). This code specifically excludes clothes hangers, which fall under 4421.10. The classification depends on the degree of processing; the items must be manufactured products rather than raw bamboo poles, which fall under Chapter 14. Customs authorities look for the essential character of the item to ensure it is not a more specific functional object like a tool or a musical instrument.
- Covers
- Bamboo decorative ornaments and figurines
- Bamboo plant markers and garden stakes (processed)
- Bamboo caskets and urns
- Bamboo ladders and steps
- Bamboo toothpicks and skewers
- Bamboo frames for mirrors or pictures (if not falling under 4414)
- General bamboo household items not used for dining
- Also under 4421.91
- Cali Bamboo Flooring
- Totally Bamboo Storage Boxes
- Humble Brush Bamboo Toothbrushes
- Bambaw Bamboo Straws
Codes often confused with 4421.91
Common mistake. Bamboo items are frequently misclassified under HS code 4601.94 or 4602.11. The distinction lies in the manufacturing process: Chapter 46 is reserved for products of plaiting materials (woven or bound in parallel strands), whereas 4421.91 is for articles made from solid or laminated bamboo. Another common error is using 4419.19 for general bamboo items; however, 4419 is strictly reserved for tableware and kitchenware. If the item is a piece of furniture, it must be moved to Chapter 94.
Top exporters and importers of HS 442191 (the code used for bamboo products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 442191 (the code used for bamboo products) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 442191, not only bamboo products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $565M 80% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$19M 2.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 India $17M 2.4% of world exports
World total: $704M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $137M 27% of world imports
- 2 Japan $31M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $30M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $507M 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 bamboo products
Brazil classifies bamboo products under NCM 4421.91.00: HS 4421.91 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.
Questions about bamboo products
What is the HS code for Bamboo products?
The HS code for Bamboo products is 442191 (Wood; of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers)). The primary HS code for general bamboo products not specified elsewhere is 4421.91. This covers a wide range of manufactured bamboo goods.
How do I classify Bamboo products for customs?
Bamboo products is classified under HS code 442191 — Wood; of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between bamboo wood and bamboo plaiting?
If the bamboo is used in its solid, sliced, or laminated form to create a rigid structure, it is classified in Chapter 44. If it is split into flexible strips and woven or plaited, it falls under Chapter 46.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo products (HS 442191)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 442191 (the code used for bamboo products) in UN Comtrade data were China ($565M, 80% of world exports), Vietnam (about $19M) and India ($17M). World exports came to about $704M, 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 products (HS 442191)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 442191 (the code used for bamboo products) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($137M, 27% of world imports), Japan ($31M) and Germany ($30M). World imports came to about $507M, 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 products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 442191 for Bamboo products 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 products in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo products (HS 442191) is classified under NCM 4421.91.00.