Product classification
HS code for Inlaid wood: 4420.90
Wood, marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94.
Classification of inlaid wood under HS 4420.90
Inlaid wood and wood marquetry are classified under HS code 4420.90. This classification is part of Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Heading 4420 is specifically reserved for wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery, and similar articles; statuettes and other ornaments; and wooden articles of furniture not falling in Chapter 94. The subheading 4420.90 is the residual category for these decorative items. Inlaid wood involves a technique where pieces of different colored woods, or other materials like ivory or mother-of-pearl, are set into the surface of a wooden object to create a pattern or picture. This classification is determined by the decorative and finished nature of the article, distinguishing it from standard joinery or carpentry work used in construction.
- Covers
- Wood marquetry panels
- Inlaid jewelry boxes and caskets
- Wooden bowls with decorative inlays
- Small wooden ornaments and statuettes
- Wooden cases for musical instruments (if not specifically elsewhere)
- Also under 4420.90
- Sorrento Inlaid Wood Boxes
- Reuge Music Boxes
- Burl Wood Humidors
- Howard Miller Wooden Curio Cabinets
- Anri Wood Carvings
Codes often confused with 4420.90
Common mistake. Inlaid wood is frequently misclassified under HS code 4421.99, which is a general category for "other" articles of wood. However, if the item features marquetry or is a decorative case/statuette, 4420.90 is more specific and must be used. Another common error involves furniture; if an inlaid wood item is a large piece of furniture (like a dining table), it must be classified under Chapter 94 (e.g., 9403.30), as 4420 only covers "small" articles of furniture that are not considered standard furniture items.
Top exporters and importers of HS 442090 (the code used for inlaid wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 442090 (the code used for inlaid wood) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 442090, not only inlaid wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $440M 42% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $91M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$62M 5.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $307M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $105M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 France $82M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 inlaid wood
Brazil classifies inlaid wood under NCM 4420.90.00: HS 4420.90 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.
Questions about inlaid wood
What is the HS code for Inlaid wood?
The HS code for Inlaid wood is 442090 (Wood; marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94). The HS code for inlaid wood and wood marquetry articles is 4420.90.
How do I classify Inlaid wood for customs?
Inlaid wood is classified under HS code 442090 — Wood; marquetry and inlaid wood, caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery and similar articles of wood, wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is an inlaid wooden table classified under 4420.90?
No, large furniture items like tables are classified under Chapter 94 (9403), even if they feature wood inlays or marquetry.
Which countries are the top exporters of inlaid wood (HS 442090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 442090 (the code used for inlaid wood) in UN Comtrade data were China ($440M, 42% of world exports), Switzerland ($91M) and Vietnam (about $62M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 inlaid wood (HS 442090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 442090 (the code used for inlaid wood) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($307M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($105M) and France ($82M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Inlaid wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 442090 for Inlaid 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 inlaid wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, inlaid wood (HS 442090) is classified under NCM 4420.90.00.