Product classification

HS code for Imbuia lumber: 4407.22

Wood, tropical, virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of imbuia lumber under HS 4407.22

Imbuia lumber is classified under HS code 4407.22. This code is situated within Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Specifically, heading 4407 applies to wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and is of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. The subheading 4407.22 is a specific designation for certain tropical woods, including Virola, Imbuia, and Balsa. Classification in this category requires the wood to be processed beyond the state of raw logs but not yet manufactured into finished joinery or carpentry. The botanical identification of the wood as Ocotea porosa (commonly known as Imbuia or Brazilian Walnut) is critical for this classification. The Harmonized System differentiates between tropical, coniferous, and non-coniferous species to monitor the trade of specific timber types and ensure compliance with international environmental regulations and trade agreements regarding tropical hardwoods.

Covers
  • Sawn Imbuia planks
  • Imbuia boards thicker than 6mm
  • Rough-sawn Imbuia beams
  • Imbuia lumber, planed or sanded (but not further worked)
  • Sliced Imbuia flitches
Also under 4407.22
  • Balsa USA model aircraft wood
  • CoreLite balsa core materials
  • Brazilian Imbuia furniture
  • Virola plywood

Codes often confused with 4407.22

Common mistake. Imbuia lumber is frequently misclassified under HS code 4403.49, which covers tropical wood in the rough; however, 4403 is only for logs that have not been sawn. Another error is using HS code 4408.39, which is for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood, but that code only applies if the wood is 6 mm or thinner. Finally, if the lumber has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, or beaded), it must be classified under 4409.

4403.49Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti meranti bakau and teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared4408.39Wood, of tropical wood; as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm44.09Wood (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 440722 (the code used for imbuia lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440722 (the code used for imbuia lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% 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 440722, not only imbuia lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Ecuador $183M
  2. 2 Papua New Guinea* ~$79M
  3. 3 Poland $27M

World total: $302M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $89M
  2. 2 India $39M
  3. 3 Denmark $27M

World total: $210M 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 imbuia lumber

Brazil classifies imbuia lumber under NCM 4407.22.00: HS 4407.22 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 imbuia lumber

What is the HS code for Imbuia lumber?

The HS code for Imbuia lumber is 440722 (Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Imbuia lumber that is sawn or chipped lengthwise and thicker than 6 mm is 4407.22.

How do I classify Imbuia lumber for customs?

Imbuia lumber is classified under HS code 440722 — Wood, tropical; virola, imbuia and balsa, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code apply to imbuia logs?

No, raw Imbuia logs that have not been sawn or sliced are classified under HS code 4403.49 as wood in the rough.

Which countries are the top exporters of imbuia lumber (HS 440722)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440722 (the code used for imbuia lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($183M, 61% of world exports), Papua New Guinea (about $79M) and Poland ($27M). World exports came to about $302M, 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 imbuia lumber (HS 440722)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440722 (the code used for imbuia lumber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($89M, 42% of world imports), India ($39M) and Denmark ($27M). World imports came to about $210M, 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 Imbuia lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440722 for Imbuia 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 imbuia lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, imbuia lumber (HS 440722) is classified under NCM 4407.22.00.