Product classification

HS code for Iroko wood: 4407.28

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

Classification of iroko wood under HS 4407.28

Iroko wood is classified under HS code 4407.28. This classification falls under Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System, which encompasses wood and articles of wood. Heading 4407 specifically covers wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided it has a thickness exceeding 6 mm. The classification process follows GRI 1 and GRI 6. Subheading 4407.28 is a specific category for tropical woods, identifying Iroko (botanically known as Milicia excelsa or Milicia regia) by name. The requirement for the wood to be thicker than 6 mm is a critical threshold; wood thinner than this is generally classified under heading 4408 as sheets for veneering. Iroko is a dense, durable hardwood from tropical Africa, and its classification is strictly monitored due to international timber trade regulations and sustainability reporting requirements.

Covers
  • Sawn Iroko planks
  • Iroko beams and scantlings
  • Planed Iroko lumber (thicker than 6mm)
  • Sanded Iroko boards
  • Finger-jointed Iroko timber
Also under 4407.28
  • Iroko outdoor furniture (e.g., Barlow Tyrie)
  • Iroko boat decks
  • Iroko park benches
  • Iroko window frames

Codes often confused with 4407.28

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4403.49, which covers tropical wood in the rough (logs). If the Iroko has not been sawn or chipped lengthwise, it belongs in 4403. Another frequent error involves HS code 4409.29, which is for wood that is continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, etc.) along any of its edges or faces. If the Iroko has been profiled for flooring or siding, it moves from 4407 to 4409. Finally, if the wood is 6 mm or thinner, it must be classified under 4408.20 rather than 4407.28.

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 squared4409.29Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 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 440728 (the code used for iroko wood), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440728 (the code used for iroko wood) in UN Comtrade data was Cameroon, with about 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 16% 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 440728, not only iroko wood.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Cameroon* ~$70M
  2. 2 Congo* ~$5.3M
  3. 3 Germany $4.1M

World total: $116M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Spain $19M
  2. 2 Türkiye $16M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $13M

World total: $116M 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 iroko wood

Brazil classifies iroko wood under NCM 4407.28.00: HS 4407.28 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 iroko wood

What is the HS code for Iroko wood?

The HS code for Iroko wood is 440728 (Wood, tropical; iroko, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Iroko wood that is sawn or chipped lengthwise and thicker than 6 mm is 4407.28.

How do I classify Iroko wood for customs?

Iroko wood is classified under HS code 440728 — Wood, tropical; iroko, 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.

Is Iroko decking classified under this code?

Generally, no. If the decking has been continuously shaped along the edges (such as being tongued or grooved), it should be classified under HS code 4409.29.

Which countries are the top exporters of iroko wood (HS 440728)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440728 (the code used for iroko wood) in UN Comtrade data were Cameroon (about $70M, 60% of world exports), Congo (about $5.3M) and Germany ($4.1M). World exports came to about $116M, 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 iroko wood (HS 440728)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440728 (the code used for iroko wood) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($19M, 16% of world imports), Türkiye ($16M) and the United Kingdom ($13M). World imports came to about $116M, 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 Iroko wood the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440728 for Iroko 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 iroko wood in Brazil?

In Brazil, iroko wood (HS 440728) is classified under NCM 4407.28.00.