Product classification

HS code for Coniferous lumber: 4407.19

Wood, coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.

Classification of coniferous lumber under HS 4407.19

Coniferous lumber is classified under HS code 4407.19 when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and possesses a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This specific subheading acts as a residual category for coniferous species that are not Pine (Pinus spp.), Fir (Abies spp.), or Spruce (Picea spp.). Common species falling into this category include Douglas fir, Larch, Cedar, and Hemlock. The classification remains applicable even if the wood is planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided the primary processing remains sawing or chipping. The 6 mm threshold is the primary divider between lumber and veneer, the latter of which falls under heading 4408. Accurate classification requires identifying the botanical genus of the wood, as the HS nomenclature differentiates strictly between various coniferous types to monitor trade volumes of specific timber resources. This code is vital for the international trade of specialty softwoods used in high-end construction and joinery where specific wood properties like rot resistance or grain pattern are required.

Covers
  • Cedar lumber thicker than 6 mm
  • Larch boards sawn lengthwise
  • Hemlock planks and beams
  • Finger-jointed coniferous wood (excluding pine/fir/spruce)
  • Sanded Douglas fir boards
  • Chipped coniferous timber
Also under 4407.19
  • Western Red Cedar siding
  • Siberian Larch decking
  • Port Orford Cedar
  • Japanese Cedar (Sugi) lumber

Codes often confused with 4407.19

Common mistake. HS code 4407.19 is often confused with 4407.11 (Pine) or 4407.12 (Fir and Spruce). Importers must verify the botanical species to avoid misdeclaration. It is also confused with 4408.10 if the wood is 6 mm or thinner, or with 4409 if the wood has been continuously shaped along any of its edges or faces beyond simple planing or sanding.

4407.11Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm4407.12Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm4408.10Wood; coniferous, sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, not over 6 mm thick44.09Wood (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 440719 (the code used for coniferous lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440719 (the code used for coniferous lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% 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 440719, not only coniferous lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Canada $1.4B
  2. 2 Russia* ~$265M
  3. 3 United States $164M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.1B
  2. 2 China $335M
  3. 3 Netherlands $134M

World total: $2.9B 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 coniferous lumber

Brazil classifies coniferous lumber under NCM 4407.19.00: HS 4407.19 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 coniferous lumber

What is the HS code for Coniferous lumber?

The HS code for Coniferous lumber is 440719 (Wood; coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm).

How do I classify Coniferous lumber for customs?

Coniferous lumber is classified under HS code 440719 — Wood; coniferous species, other than of pine (Pinus spp.) or fir (Abies spp.) or spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for cedar lumber?

Cedar lumber that is sawn lengthwise and thicker than 6 mm is classified under HS code 4407.19.

Does this code include pine boards?

No, pine boards are specifically classified under HS code 4407.11, not 4407.19.

Which countries are the top exporters of coniferous lumber (HS 440719)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440719 (the code used for coniferous lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.4B, 49% of world exports), Russia (about $265M) and the United States ($164M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 coniferous lumber (HS 440719)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440719 (the code used for coniferous lumber) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 37% of world imports), China ($335M) and the Netherlands ($134M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 Coniferous lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440719 for Coniferous 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 coniferous lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, coniferous lumber (HS 440719) is classified under NCM 4407.19.00.