Product classification
HS code for Densified wood: 4413.00
Wood, densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes.
Classification of densified wood under HS 4413.00
Densified wood is classified under HS code 4413.00. This classification is applied to wood that has undergone a specific transformation to increase its density and hardness. This is achieved through either chemical or mechanical treatment, or a combination of both. In the chemical process, the wood is typically impregnated with synthetic resins or other chemicals that fill the cellular structure. In the mechanical process, the wood is subjected to intense pressure and heat, which collapses the cell walls and compacts the fibers. The resulting material is significantly stronger and more resistant to moisture than natural timber. HS code 4413.00 is a specific heading for this modified wood in basic forms like blocks, plates, strips, or profile shapes, provided they have not been further manufactured into finished consumer goods.
- Covers
- Resin-impregnated densified wood blocks
- Compressed wood plates for industrial use
- Laminated densified wood strips
- Hardened wood profiles for tool handles
- Chemically densified timber for electrical insulation
- Also under 4413.00
- Permali densified wood
- Lignostone densified wood
- Hydulignum
- Tufnol densified wood
Codes often confused with 4413.00
Common mistake. Densified wood is often confused with plywood or laminated wood under HS code 4412. While both involve layers, 4412 is for standard veneers, whereas 4413 requires the specific densification process (impregnation or extreme compression). It is also sometimes misclassified under 4407 (sawn wood) if the customs officer does not recognize the chemical or mechanical modification of the wood's density.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441300 (the code used for densified wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441300 (the code used for densified wood) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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 441300, not only densified wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $82M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $70M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $56M 11% of world exports
World total: $523M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $72M 11% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $71M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $59M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $663M 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 densified wood
Brazil classifies densified wood under NCM 4413.00.00: HS 4413.00 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 densified wood
What is the HS code for Densified wood?
The HS code for Densified wood is 441300 (Wood; densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes). The correct HS code for densified wood in blocks, plates, strips, or profile shapes is 4413.00.
How do I classify Densified wood for customs?
Densified wood is classified under HS code 441300 — Wood; densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is densified wood the same as treated lumber?
No, treated lumber (usually 4403 or 4407) is treated for preservation against rot or insects, whereas densified wood (4413) is physically or chemically altered to change its density and hardness.
Which countries are the top exporters of densified wood (HS 441300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441300 (the code used for densified wood) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($82M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($70M) and Italy ($56M). World exports came to about $523M, 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 densified wood (HS 441300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441300 (the code used for densified wood) in UN Comtrade data were France ($72M, 11% of world imports), Malaysia ($71M) and Germany ($59M). World imports came to about $663M, 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 Densified wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441300 for Densified 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 densified wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, densified wood (HS 441300) is classified under NCM 4413.00.00.