Product classification
HS code for Cable drums: 4415.10
Wood, cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums.
Classification of cable drums under HS 4415.10
Cable drums made of wood are classified under HS code 4415.10. Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System covers wood and articles of wood, including wood charcoal. Heading 4415 specifically addresses packing cases, boxes, crates, drums, and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets, and other load boards, of wood. The inclusion of \"cable-drums\" in the heading text makes this a straightforward classification under GRI 1. These drums are used for the transport and storage of electric cables, wire ropes, and similar coiled products. The classification applies regardless of whether the drum is assembled or unassembled (knocked down), provided it has the essential character of a cable drum. It is important to note that this code is specific to wooden drums; if the drum were made of steel or plastic, it would be classified according to its constituent material in Chapter 73 or 39, respectively. The wooden construction must often meet international phytosanitary standards (like ISPM 15) for international trade, but this does not change the HS classification. The code 4415.10 ensures that wooden transport packaging is tracked separately from finished wooden furniture or construction materials.
- Covers
- Plywood cable reels
- Solid wood cable drums
- Large diameter timber wire spools
- Disassembled wooden cable drum kits
- Wooden drums for fiber optic cables
- Reinforced wooden reels for heavy wire rope
- Also under 4415.10
- CHEP wooden crates
- Nefab wooden crates
- Rehrig Pacific wooden bins
- Custom Crating & Logistics wooden cases
Codes often confused with 4415.10
Common mistake. Wooden cable drums are sometimes misclassified under 4421.99, which is the residual category for other articles of wood. However, because 4415 specifically names cable-drums, 4421 is incorrect. Another common error is using 7326.90 for steel cable drums; while they serve the same purpose, the HS system is primarily organized by material. Finally, small plastic spools for household wire are often confused with this code but belong in 3923.40.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441510 (the code used for cable drums), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441510 (the code used for cable drums) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 441510, not only cable drums.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $167M 13% of world exports
- 2 Germany $94M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $81M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $169M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $119M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $85M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 cable drums
Brazil classifies cable drums under NCM 4415.10.00: HS 4415.10 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 cable drums
What is the HS code for Cable drums?
The HS code for Cable drums is 441510 (Wood; cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums).
How do I classify Cable drums for customs?
Cable drums is classified under HS code 441510 — Wood; cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for wooden cable drums?
The HS code for wooden cable drums is 4415.10.
Are plywood reels classified under the same code?
Yes, as long as they are made of wood (including plywood) and used for packing/transport, they fall under 4415.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of cable drums (HS 441510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441510 (the code used for cable drums) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($167M, 13% of world exports), Germany ($94M) and Czechia ($81M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 cable drums (HS 441510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441510 (the code used for cable drums) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($169M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($119M) and the Netherlands ($85M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Cable drums the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441510 for Cable drums 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 cable drums in Brazil?
In Brazil, cable drums (HS 441510) is classified under NCM 4415.10.00.