Product classification
HS code for Coniferous shaped wood: 4409.10
Wood, coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Classification of coniferous shaped wood under HS 4409.10
HS code 4409.10 is specifically designated for coniferous wood that has been continuously shaped along any of its edges, ends, or faces. This classification is determined by the physical modification of the timber beyond simple sawing or surfacing. Shaping includes technical processes such as tongue and grooving, rebating, chamfering, V-jointing, beading, molding, and rounding. The wood remains within this classification even if it has undergone planing, sanding, or end-jointing, such as finger-jointing. The primary characteristic for this code is that the profile of the wood remains uniform throughout its entire length. This classification is essential for identifying timber products intended for flooring, wall paneling, and decorative architectural trim where the wood is prepared for immediate assembly or specific aesthetic applications in construction.
- Covers
- Tongue and groove pine flooring
- Coniferous wood moldings and beadings
- V-jointed cedar wall paneling
- Rebated coniferous weatherboards
- Rounded coniferous wood strips for parquet
- Finger-jointed shaped coniferous timber
- Also under 4409.10
- UPM Timber Spruce Paneling
- Södra Wood Pine Flooring
- Setra Group Coniferous Decking
- Canfor Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Lumber
Codes often confused with 4409.10
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 4409.10 with HS code 4407, which covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise but not shaped. If the wood is merely planed or sanded without a continuous profile change along the edge, it belongs in 4407. Additionally, 4409.10 is often confused with HS code 4418, which covers builders' joinery and carpentry. If the shaped wood has been further assembled into recognizable building components like door frames or assembled parquet panels, it must be classified under 4418.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440910 (the code used for coniferous shaped wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440910 (the code used for coniferous shaped wood) in UN Comtrade data was Estonia, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 440910, not only coniferous shaped wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Estonia $265M 12% of world exports
- 2 Chile $246M 11% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $240M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $944M 39% of world imports
- 2 Germany $179M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Australia $138M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 coniferous shaped wood
Brazil classifies coniferous shaped wood under NCM 4409.10.00: HS 4409.10 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 coniferous shaped wood
What is the HS code for Coniferous shaped wood?
The HS code for Coniferous shaped wood is 440910 (Wood; coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed). The primary HS code for coniferous wood that is continuously shaped along its edges or faces is 4409.10.
How do I classify Coniferous shaped wood for customs?
Coniferous shaped wood is classified under HS code 440910 — Wood; coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wood that has been finger-jointed?
Yes, coniferous wood that is continuously shaped remains under 4409.10 even if it has been end-jointed or finger-jointed for length.
Which countries are the top exporters of coniferous shaped wood (HS 440910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440910 (the code used for coniferous shaped wood) in UN Comtrade data were Estonia ($265M, 12% of world exports), Chile ($246M) and Brazil ($240M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 coniferous shaped wood (HS 440910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440910 (the code used for coniferous shaped wood) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($944M, 39% of world imports), Germany ($179M) and Australia ($138M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 shaped wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440910 for Coniferous shaped wood 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 shaped wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, coniferous shaped wood (HS 440910) is classified under NCM 4409.10.00.