Product classification
HS code for Ligneous board: 4410.90
Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Classification of ligneous board under HS 4410.90
Ligneous board classified under HS code 4410.90 refers to particle board, oriented strand board (OSB), and similar boards made from ligneous materials other than wood. Ligneous materials are vegetable materials that contain lignin, such as bagasse, bamboo, cereal straw, or hemp stalks. This code is used when these materials are processed into board form, typically by being agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances under heat and pressure. The classification is distinct from wood-based boards because the raw material source is non-arboreal. This category is essential for sustainable building materials and agricultural by-product utilization in the construction and furniture industries.
- Covers
- Bagasse particle board (from sugar cane)
- Bamboo particle board or OSB
- Hemp stalk particle board
- Straw-based particle board
- Flax shive board
- Rice husk board
- Also under 4410.90
- Plyboo bamboo panels
- Agrifiber strawboard
- various bagasse-based panels from Asia
- Ecovative mycelium composites (if ligneous)
Codes often confused with 4410.90
Common mistake. Ligneous board is often misclassified under 4410.11 or 4410.12, which are specifically for particle board and OSB made of wood. Another common error is classification under 4411, which is for fiberboard. The distinction between particle board (4410) and fiberboard (4411) lies in the degree of mechanical or chemical labor used to break down the raw material; particle board uses larger chips or flakes, while fiberboard uses fibers that have been refined more extensively.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441090 (the code used for ligneous board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441090 (the code used for ligneous board) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 20% 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 441090, not only ligneous board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $124M 59% of world exports
- 2 Italy $22M 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $9.4M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $210M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $43M 20% of world imports
- 2 Italy $38M 18% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $17M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $216M 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 ligneous board
Brazil classifies ligneous board under NCM 4410.90.00: HS 4410.90 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.
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 ligneous board
What is the HS code for Ligneous board?
The HS code for Ligneous board is 441090 (Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances). The HS code is 4410.90, which covers particle board and similar boards made from ligneous materials other than wood.
How do I classify Ligneous board for customs?
Ligneous board is classified under HS code 441090 — Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include bamboo flooring?
Generally, no. Bamboo flooring is usually classified under 4409 or 4418 depending on its construction. 4410.90 is specifically for boards made from particles or strands agglomerated with resin.
Which countries are the top exporters of ligneous board (HS 441090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441090 (the code used for ligneous board) in UN Comtrade data were France ($124M, 59% of world exports), Italy ($22M) and the Netherlands ($9.4M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of ligneous board (HS 441090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441090 (the code used for ligneous board) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($43M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($38M) and the Netherlands ($17M). World imports came to about $216M, 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 Ligneous board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441090 for Ligneous board 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 ligneous board in Brazil?
In Brazil, ligneous board (HS 441090) is classified under NCM 4410.90.00.