Product classification
HS code for Box pallets: 4415.20
Wood, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars.
Classification of box pallets under HS 4415.20
Box pallets made of wood are classified under HS code 4415.20. This code falls under Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Heading 4415 specifically addresses packing cases, boxes, crates, drums, and similar packings, as well as pallets, box pallets, and other load boards. The sub-heading 4415.20 is dedicated to pallets and pallet collars. A box pallet is defined as a pallet with a superstructure of at least three fixed, removable, or collapsible vertical sides, designed to allow for the stacking of goods and the use of mechanical handling equipment like forklifts. The classification is based on the material (wood) and the functional design as a load-bearing transport unit. Even if the box pallet has metal reinforcements, it remains under 4415.20 as long as the wood gives the article its essential character, following GRI 3(b).
- Covers
- Wooden box pallets
- Collapsible wooden pallet collars
- Post pallets with wooden bases
- Wooden load boards with sides
- Stackable wooden crates with pallet bases
- Also under 4415.20
- CHEP Pallets
- PECO Pallets
- EPAL Euro Pallets
- Generic Standard Wooden Pallets
Codes often confused with 4415.20
Common mistake. Box pallets are frequently misclassified under 4415.10, which covers cases, boxes, and crates. The key difference is that 4415.20 is specifically for items designed for mechanical handling (pallets). Another common error is using 7326.90 for metal box pallets or 3923.10 for plastic box pallets. The material of construction is the primary determinant for the chapter; only wooden box pallets belong in 4415.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441520 (the code used for box pallets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441520 (the code used for box pallets) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 441520, not only box pallets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $848M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $405M 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $263M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $683M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $534M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $325M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 box pallets
Brazil classifies box pallets under NCM 4415.20.00: HS 4415.20 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 box pallets
What is the HS code for Box pallets?
The HS code for Box pallets is 441520 (Wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars). Wooden box pallets are classified under HS code 4415.20.
How do I classify Box pallets for customs?
Box pallets is classified under HS code 441520 — Wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are pallet collars included in this HS code?
Yes, pallet collars, which are used to turn a standard pallet into a box pallet, are specifically included in sub-heading 4415.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of box pallets (HS 441520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441520 (the code used for box pallets) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($848M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($405M) and Czechia ($263M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 box pallets (HS 441520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441520 (the code used for box pallets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($683M, 16% of world imports), France ($534M) and Italy ($325M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 Box pallets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441520 for Box pallets 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 box pallets in Brazil?
In Brazil, box pallets (HS 441520) is classified under NCM 4415.20.00.