Product classification
HS code for Engineered timber: 4418.89
Wood, engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams.
Classification of engineered timber under HS 4418.89
Engineered timber products that do not fall into specific categories like glulam or CLT are classified under HS code 4418.89. This code was refined in recent HS nomenclature updates to better categorize the growing variety of structural timber products used in modern construction. Heading 4418 covers builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels and assembled flooring panels. Subheading 4418.89 acts as a residual category for engineered structural timber products that are not glue-laminated timber (4418.81), cross-laminated timber (4418.82), or I-beams (4418.83). These products are typically manufactured by bonding together wood strands, veneers, or lumber with adhesives to create a composite material that is stronger and more stable than solid wood. The classification is determined by the intended use in structural carpentry and the specific manufacturing process that distinguishes it from simple plywood or laminated wood found in heading 4412.
- Covers
- Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) intended for structural use
- Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL)
- Oriented Strand Lumber (OSL)
- Structural composite lumber (SCL) not elsewhere specified
- Engineered wood headers and rim boards
- Also under 4418.89
- Weyerhaeuser TimberStrand PSL
- LP SolidStart LVL
- Boise Cascade Versa-Lam LVL
- Roseburg RFPI Joists (non-I-beam)
Codes often confused with 4418.89
Common mistake. Engineered timber is often confused with HS code 4412, which covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. The distinction lies in the application; if the product is a general-purpose panel, it belongs in 4412, but if it is an engineered structural component for building, it belongs in 4418. Additionally, it is often misclassified under 4418.81 (Glulam) or 4418.82 (CLT). Importers must verify the specific grain orientation and bonding method to ensure the product does not meet the technical definitions of glulam or CLT before using the residual 4418.89 code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441889 (the code used for engineered timber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441889 (the code used for engineered timber) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% 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 441889, not only engineered timber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $186M 47% of world exports
- 2 Poland $79M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $39M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $394M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $187M 38% of world imports
- 2 Australia $72M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $39M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $492M 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 engineered timber
Brazil classifies engineered timber under NCM 4418.89.00: HS 4418.89 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 engineered timber
What is the HS code for Engineered timber?
The HS code for Engineered timber is 441889 (Wood; engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams). The HS code for engineered structural timber products (excluding glulam, CLT, and I-beams) is 4418.89.
How do I classify Engineered timber for customs?
Engineered timber is classified under HS code 441889 — Wood; engineered structural timber products, other than glue-laminated timber (glulam), cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-lam), or I beams. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 4418.89 differ from 4412.33?
HS code 4418.89 is for structural carpentry components used in building frames, while 4412.33 refers to plywood panels consisting only of sheets of wood, typically used for surfaces or non-structural applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of engineered timber (HS 441889)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441889 (the code used for engineered timber) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($186M, 47% of world exports), Poland ($79M) and the United States ($39M). World exports came to about $394M, 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 engineered timber (HS 441889)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441889 (the code used for engineered timber) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($187M, 38% of world imports), Australia ($72M) and Germany ($39M). World imports came to about $492M, 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 Engineered timber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441889 for Engineered timber 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 engineered timber in Brazil?
In Brazil, engineered timber (HS 441889) is classified under NCM 4418.89.00.