Product classification

HS code for Hem-fir lumber: 4407.14

Wood, coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.)).

Classification of hem-fir lumber under HS 4407.14

Hem-fir lumber is classified under HS code 4407.14. This classification falls under Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Heading 4407 is designated for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. The Harmonized System further divides coniferous wood based on species. Hem-fir is a commercial grouping used primarily in North America to describe a mix of Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and various True Firs (Abies species, such as Abies concolor or Abies magnifica). Because these species share similar structural properties and are often processed and shipped together, the HS system provides a specific subheading, 4407.14, to facilitate trade. This classification requires that the wood be coniferous and meet the dimensional requirements of heading 4407. The wood must be sawn or chipped to a thickness greater than 6 mm to qualify. If the wood is further processed beyond simple sawing or planing—for example, if it is continuously shaped along any of its edges (moulded)—it would move to heading 4409. The classification 4407.14 is essential for tracking the trade of these specific timber species used extensively in construction.

Covers
  • Sawn Western Hemlock lumber
  • Sawn True Fir lumber (e.g., White Fir, Noble Fir)
  • Hem-fir dimension lumber for framing
  • Planed Hem-fir boards exceeding 6mm thickness
  • End-jointed Hem-fir structural timber
Also under 4407.14
  • Weyerhaeuser Hem-fir lumber
  • Interfor Hem-fir products
  • Western Hemlock structural timber
  • Pacific Coast Hem-fir

Codes often confused with 4407.14

Common mistake. Hem-fir is often misclassified under 4407.11 (Pine) or 4407.12 (Fir and Spruce) if the specific species mix is not clearly identified. While Hem-fir contains fir, the 4407.12 code is specifically for the Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) group or pure Fir/Spruce, whereas 4407.14 is the dedicated code for the Hem-fir commercial group. Another error is using 4403.21, which is for logs (wood in the rough); 4407.14 only applies once the wood has been sawn or chipped lengthwise.

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 6mm4403.21Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more

Top exporters and importers of HS 440714 (the code used for hem-fir lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440714 (the code used for hem-fir lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 88% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 440714, not only hem-fir lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Canada $197M
  2. 2 United States $17M
  3. 3 China $10M

World total: $225M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $74M
  2. 2 China $68M
  3. 3 Japan $40M

World total: $245M 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 hem-fir lumber

Brazil classifies hem-fir lumber under NCM 4407.14.00: HS 4407.14 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 hem-fir lumber

What is the HS code for Hem-fir lumber?

The HS code for Hem-fir lumber is 440714 (Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.))). The HS code for Hem-fir lumber is 4407.14, covering coniferous wood sawn lengthwise of a thickness exceeding 6 mm.

How do I classify Hem-fir lumber for customs?

Hem-fir lumber is classified under HS code 440714 — Wood; coniferous species, of Hem-fir (western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.)). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does Hem-fir include Douglas Fir?

No, Douglas Fir is a separate species group and is typically classified under HS code 4407.13, not 4407.14.

Which countries are the top exporters of hem-fir lumber (HS 440714)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440714 (the code used for hem-fir lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($197M, 88% of world exports), the United States ($17M) and China ($10M). World exports came to about $225M, 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 hem-fir lumber (HS 440714)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440714 (the code used for hem-fir lumber) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($74M, 30% of world imports), China ($68M) and Japan ($40M). World imports came to about $245M, 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 Hem-fir lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440714 for Hem-fir 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 hem-fir lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, hem-fir lumber (HS 440714) is classified under NCM 4407.14.00.