Product classification
HS code for Lauan wood: 4407.26
Wood, tropical, white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Classification of lauan wood under HS 4407.26
Lauan wood is classified under HS code 440726, which pertains to wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, with a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This specific code is part of the tropical wood sub-category. The classification is determined by the species of the wood and the degree of processing. Lauan, often referred to as Philippine mahogany, is a tropical hardwood. To fall under 440726, the wood must be more than 6 mm thick, distinguishing it from thinner veneer sheets. The code specifically mentions White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti, and Alan. The classification remains consistent even if the wood has undergone basic surface treatments like sanding or finger-jointing, provided it has not been further manufactured into a finished product like flooring or furniture. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of tropical timber species.
- Covers
- White Lauan sawn timber
- White Meranti planks
- Yellow Meranti boards (thicker than 6mm)
- Sawn White Seraya beams
- Finger-jointed Lauan lumber
- Also under 4407.26
- Meranti decking from Malaysia
- Lauan plywood from the Philippines
- Seraya lumber for construction
- Alan timber for boat building
Codes often confused with 4407.26
Common mistake. Lauan wood is frequently misclassified under HS code 440890 if it is in the form of thin veneer sheets (6 mm or less). It is also often confused with HS code 4412, which covers plywood, even if the plywood is made of Lauan. If the wood has been continuously shaped (tongue and groove), it should be classified under 4409.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440726 (the code used for lauan wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440726 (the code used for lauan wood) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 71% 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 440726, not only lauan wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $16M 78% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $3.4M 16% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $349K 1.7% of world exports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $45M 71% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$4.6M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $2.3M 3.6% of world imports
World total: $64M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 lauan wood
Brazil classifies lauan wood under NCM 4407.26.00: HS 4407.26 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 lauan wood
What is the HS code for Lauan wood?
The HS code for Lauan wood is 440726 (Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Lauan wood (sawn, >6mm) is 440726.
How do I classify Lauan wood for customs?
Lauan wood is classified under HS code 440726 — Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, 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 Lauan plywood?
No, Lauan plywood is classified under heading 4412, which covers laminated wood products.
Which countries are the top exporters of lauan wood (HS 440726)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440726 (the code used for lauan wood) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($16M, 78% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($3.4M) and South Africa ($349K). World exports came to about $21M, 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 lauan wood (HS 440726)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440726 (the code used for lauan wood) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($45M, 71% of world imports), Taiwan (about $4.6M) and Japan ($2.3M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 Lauan wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440726 for Lauan 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 lauan wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, lauan wood (HS 440726) is classified under NCM 4407.26.00.