Product classification
HS code for Bamboo shelf: 9403.82
Furniture, of bamboo.
Classification of bamboo shelf under HS 9403.82
Bamboo shelves are classified under HS code 9403.82, which covers furniture of other materials, including cane, osier, bamboo, or similar materials. According to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 94, furniture is defined as movable articles used to equip private dwellings, offices, or other premises. Because the primary function of a shelf is to provide storage or display within a space, it meets the criteria for furniture. The specific subheading 9403.82 is reserved for bamboo, distinguishing it from metal furniture (9403.10) or wooden furniture (9403.60). Classification is based on the finished product's use and material composition. Even if the shelf is shipped in a knocked-down (unassembled) state, it is classified as the finished article under GIR 2(a), provided it has the essential character of the complete furniture piece.
- Covers
- Bamboo bookshelves and bookcases
- Bamboo bathroom storage racks
- Bamboo wall-mounted shelving units (if designed for floor standing or significant storage)
- Bamboo kitchen spice racks (large, furniture-style)
- Bamboo shoe racks
- Also under 9403.82
- IKEA (bamboo chairs, tables)
- Greenington (solid bamboo furniture)
- JYSK (bamboo bathroom furniture)
- Bambeco (various bamboo pieces)
- Moso Bamboo (bamboo panels used in furniture)
Codes often confused with 9403.82
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying bamboo shelves under 4421.91 (other articles of wood). However, 4421 is a residual heading and cannot be used if the item is more specifically described elsewhere, such as furniture in 9403. Another misclassification occurs with 4420.90, which covers wooden shelving that is primarily decorative (like small knick-knack shelves). If the item is designed to be placed on the floor or is a substantial wall-mounted storage unit, 9403.82 is the correct code. It is also important not to confuse these with plastic shelves (9403.70).
Top exporters and importers of HS 940382 (the code used for bamboo shelf), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940382 (the code used for bamboo shelf) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 81% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 940382, not only bamboo shelf.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $188M 81% of world exports
- 2 Germany $6.4M 2.8% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$5.9M 2.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $231M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $30M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $18M 12% of world imports
- 3 France $8.9M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $145M 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 shelf
Brazil classifies bamboo shelf under NCM 9403.82.00: HS 9403.82 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 shelf
What is the HS code for Bamboo shelf?
The HS code for Bamboo shelf is 940382 (Furniture; of bamboo). The HS code for a bamboo shelf or shelving unit is 9403.82, as it falls under the category of bamboo furniture.
How do I classify Bamboo shelf for customs?
Bamboo shelf is classified under HS code 940382 — Furniture; of bamboo. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are small bamboo desktop organizers classified as shelves?
Usually, no. Small desktop organizers are often classified under 4421.91 as general bamboo articles or 4419 if they are for kitchen use, as they do not meet the scale of furniture.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo shelf (HS 940382)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940382 (the code used for bamboo shelf) in UN Comtrade data were China ($188M, 81% of world exports), Germany ($6.4M) and Vietnam (about $5.9M). World exports came to about $231M, 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 shelf (HS 940382)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940382 (the code used for bamboo shelf) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($30M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($18M) and France ($8.9M). World imports came to about $145M, 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 shelf the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940382 for Bamboo shelf 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 shelf in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo shelf (HS 940382) is classified under NCM 9403.82.00.