Product classification

HS code for Chipboard: 4410.11

Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.

Classification of chipboard under HS 4410.11

Chipboard, technically known as particle board, is classified under HS code 4410.11. This classification is based on the manufacturing process and the raw materials used. Particle board is a panel product manufactured from wood chips, sawdust, or wood shavings, which are bonded together with an organic binder, typically a synthetic resin like urea-formaldehyde, under heat and pressure. The subheading 4410.11 specifically refers to particle board made of wood, as opposed to other ligneous materials like bagasse or bamboo. The classification process involves distinguishing particle board from other wood-based panels like fiberboard (4411) or plywood (4412). The key distinction lies in the size and nature of the wood elements; particle board uses discrete chips or particles rather than fibers or thin veneers. The density and surface finish (such as being sanded or laminated) can affect the further sub-classification, but the base material remains under 4410. This code is essential for the construction and furniture industries where chipboard is a primary structural material.

Covers
  • Standard wood particle board panels
  • Furniture-grade chipboard
  • Melamine-faced chipboard (MFC)
  • Oriented strand board (OSB) - though often in 4410.12
  • Moisture-resistant chipboard for flooring
Also under 4410.11
  • IKEA furniture components
  • Kronospan particle board
  • Egger particle board
  • Home Depot particle board sheets

Codes often confused with 4410.11

Common mistake. Chipboard is often confused with Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), which is classified under heading 4411. The difference lies in the wood elements: 4410 uses chips/particles, while 4411 uses wood fibers that have been refined. Another misclassification is 4412, which covers plywood; plywood is made of thin layers (veneers) of wood glued together, whereas chipboard is a homogenous mixture of particles. Using the wrong code can lead to significant duty discrepancies as fiberboard and particle board often have different tariff rates.

44.11Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances44.10Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances44.12Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood

Top exporters and importers of HS 441011 (the code used for chipboard), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441011 (the code used for chipboard) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.3% 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 441011, not only chipboard.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Austria $813M
  2. 2 Germany $593M
  3. 3 France $384M

World total: $6.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $618M
  2. 2 France $394M
  3. 3 Poland $381M

World total: $6.6B 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 codes for chipboard

Brazil splits HS 4410.11 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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 chipboard

What is the HS code for Chipboard?

The HS code for Chipboard is 441011 (Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances). The HS code for wood chipboard (particle board) is 4410.11.

How do I classify Chipboard for customs?

Chipboard is classified under HS code 441011 — Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is MDF the same as chipboard for HS classification?

No, MDF is classified under HS code 4411 as fiberboard, while chipboard is classified under 4410 as particle board.

Which countries are the top exporters of chipboard (HS 441011)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441011 (the code used for chipboard) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($813M, 12% of world exports), Germany ($593M) and France ($384M). World exports came to about $6.5B, 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 chipboard (HS 441011)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 441011 (the code used for chipboard) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($618M, 9.3% of world imports), France ($394M) and Poland ($381M). World imports came to about $6.6B, 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 Chipboard the same in all countries?

The base HS code 441011 for Chipboard 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 chipboard in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 441011 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for chipboard depends on the product's details: 4410.11.10 (Particle board, raw or simply polished), 4410.11.21 (Melamine particle board flooring panels), 4410.11.29 (Other melamine-faced particle board), 4410.11.90 (Other particle board of wood).