Product classification

HS code for Beech lumber: 4407.92

Wood, beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of beech lumber under HS 4407.92

HS code 440792 specifically classifies beech (Fagus spp.) wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and is thicker than 6mm. This heading is part of a broader category (4407) for wood that has undergone initial processing beyond its raw state, but not yet shaped into finished articles. The "92" sub-heading precisely identifies the species as beech, distinguishing it from other types of wood that might be processed similarly under other subheadings within 4407. This classification ensures accurate identification based on both the specific wood species and its primary processing stage, which is crucial for international trade and tariff application.

Covers
  • Sawn beech planks
  • Beech timber
  • Planed beech wood
  • Sanded beech boards
  • Finger-jointed beech lumber
  • Rough-sawn beech beams
  • Beech wood for furniture manufacturing (in primary forms)
Also under 4407.92
  • Thonet bentwood chairs (often beech)
  • IKEA beech furniture
  • Fagus-GreCon (beech products)
  • Beech kitchen utensils
  • Beech butcher blocks

Codes often confused with 4407.92

Common mistake. Common misclassifications for beech lumber include HS 4403 (Wood in the rough), which applies to unprocessed logs or timber that has not been sawn or chipped lengthwise. If beech wood is sliced thinly, typically less than 6mm, for use in veneering or plywood, it would fall under HS 4408. This distinction is critical as 4408 covers sheets for veneering and plywood. Additionally, if beech wood has been continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces, such as tongue and groove flooring or mouldings, it would be classified under HS 4409. The distinction lies in the degree and specific type of processing, moving from basic conversion to more advanced shaping.

44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared44.08Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm44.09Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

Top exporters and importers of HS 440792 (the code used for beech lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440792 (the code used for beech lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 440792, not only beech lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $225M
  2. 2 Croatia $160M
  3. 3 Romania $122M

World total: $915M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $236M
  2. 2 Egypt $79M
  3. 3 Italy $52M

World total: $863M 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 beech lumber

Brazil classifies beech lumber under NCM 4407.92.00: HS 4407.92 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 beech lumber

What is the HS code for Beech lumber?

The HS code for Beech lumber is 440792 (Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for beech lumber, when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and is thicker than 6mm, is 440792. This code specifically designates wood from the Fagus genus that meets these processing criteria.

How do I classify Beech lumber for customs?

Beech lumber is classified under HS code 440792 — Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How is beech lumber distinguished from other woods in HS 4407?

Within HS 4407, beech lumber is distinguished by the specific botanical genus "Fagus spp." as indicated in the subheading 440792. Other subheadings within 4407 are allocated to different wood species, such as oak (440791) or tropical woods. Therefore, the precise identification of the wood species, combined with the specified processing (sawn, chipped, sliced, or peeled, and thicker than 6mm), ensures its correct classification under 440792, differentiating it from other hardwoods or softwoods.

Which countries are the top exporters of beech lumber (HS 440792)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440792 (the code used for beech lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($225M, 25% of world exports), Croatia ($160M) and Romania ($122M). World exports came to about $915M, 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 beech lumber (HS 440792)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440792 (the code used for beech lumber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($236M, 27% of world imports), Egypt ($79M) and Italy ($52M). World imports came to about $863M, 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 Beech lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440792 for Beech lumber 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 beech lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, beech lumber (HS 440792) is classified under NCM 4407.92.00.