Product classification
HS code for Bamboo shaped wood: 4409.21
Wood, bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Classification of bamboo shaped wood under HS 4409.21
Bamboo shaped wood is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 440921. This classification falls within Chapter 44 of the HS, which covers "Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal." Specifically, heading 4409 pertains to "Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed." The subheading 440921 is designated for bamboo. This code is appropriate for bamboo products that have undergone shaping processes beyond simple sawing, such as profiling, moulding, or tongue-and-groove jointing, making them suitable for specific applications like flooring or decorative trim.
- Covers
- Bamboo flooring strips (unassembled)
- Bamboo mouldings and profiles
- Continuously shaped bamboo dowels
- Bamboo friezes for parquet flooring
- Bamboo skirting boards
- Also under 4409.21
- Cali Bamboo Flooring
- Teragren Bamboo Panels
- Ambient Bamboo Flooring
- MOSO Bamboo Products
Codes often confused with 4409.21
Common mistake. Bamboo shaped wood can be confused with less processed bamboo or other bamboo products. HS 4403 (Wood in the rough) is for unprocessed timber, which does not apply to shaped bamboo. HS 4407 (Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise) covers basic lumber, not materials that have been continuously shaped along their edges or faces. HS 4412 (Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood; of bamboo) is for laminated bamboo products, which have a distinct construction from solid, shaped bamboo. The key differentiator for 440921 is the continuous shaping.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440921 (the code used for bamboo shaped wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440921 (the code used for bamboo shaped wood) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 23% 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 440921, not only bamboo shaped wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $77M 87% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $3.9M 4.4% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2M 1.4% of world exports
World total: $88M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $18M 23% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $8.2M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $5.8M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $79M 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 shaped wood
Brazil classifies bamboo shaped wood under NCM 4409.21.00: HS 4409.21 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 shaped wood
What is the HS code for Bamboo shaped wood?
The HS code for Bamboo shaped wood is 440921 (Wood; bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed). The HS code for bamboo shaped wood is 440921, which covers bamboo that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, whether or not planed, sanded, or end-jointed.
How do I classify Bamboo shaped wood for customs?
Bamboo shaped wood is classified under HS code 440921 — Wood; bamboo (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "continuously shaped" mean in the context of HS 4409?
"Continuously shaped" refers to wood or bamboo that has been processed to have a uniform profile along its length, such as tongue-and-groove, rebates, chamfers, or mouldings. This shaping is typically done by machine to create specific functional or decorative forms, distinguishing it from simple sawn or planed material.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo shaped wood (HS 440921)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440921 (the code used for bamboo shaped wood) in UN Comtrade data were China ($77M, 87% of world exports), the Netherlands ($3.9M) and the United Kingdom ($1.2M). World exports came to about $88M, 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 shaped wood (HS 440921)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440921 (the code used for bamboo shaped wood) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($18M, 23% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($8.2M) and France ($5.8M). World imports came to about $79M, 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 shaped wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440921 for Bamboo shaped wood 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 shaped wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo shaped wood (HS 440921) is classified under NCM 4409.21.00.