Product classification
HS code for Low density fibreboard: 4411.94
Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances.
Classification of low density fibreboard under HS 4411.94
Low density fibreboard (LDF) is classified under HS code 4411.94. Heading 4411 covers fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances. The classification structure of 4411 is divided into Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and "Other" fibreboard. Subheadings 4411.12 through 4411.14 cover MDF of various thicknesses. Subheadings 4411.92 through 4411.94 cover fibreboard that does not meet the technical definition of MDF, categorized by density. Subheading 4411.94 is specifically for fibreboard with a density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³. This material is often produced via a "wet process" where wood fibres are felted in water, resulting in a porous, lightweight board used for insulation or sound dampening rather than structural furniture components.
- Covers
- Softboard
- Insulation board
- Sound-absorbing fibreboard
- Bitumen-impregnated softboard
- Ligneous fibreboard (density <= 0.5g/cm3)
- Lightweight ceiling tiles made of wood fibre
- Also under 4411.94
- Celotex insulation board
- IKEA pin boards
- certain types of ceiling tiles
- sound-absorbing wall panels
- protective packaging inserts
Codes often confused with 4411.94
Common mistake. Low density fibreboard is often misclassified as MDF under 4411.12, 4411.13, or 4411.14. However, MDF typically has a density between 0.5 g/cm³ and 0.8 g/cm³ and is produced via a dry process. Another common error is using HS code 4410 for particle board. Particle board is made from wood chips or flakes, whereas fibreboard is made from defibrated wood fibres. If the board has a density exceeding 0.5 g/cm³ but is not MDF, it would fall under 4411.92 (density > 0.8 g/cm³) or 4411.93 (density 0.5 to 0.8 g/cm³). Importers must ensure density tests are performed to confirm the 0.5 g/cm³ threshold.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441194 (the code used for low density fibreboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441194 (the code used for low density fibreboard) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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 441194, not only low density fibreboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $236M 42% of world exports
- 2 Germany $104M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $82M 15% of world exports
World total: $557M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $138M 23% of world imports
- 2 France $127M 22% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $49M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $588M 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 codes for low density fibreboard
Brazil splits HS 4411.94 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4411.94.10Plain non-MDF fibreboard, up to 0.5 g/cm³
- 4411.94.90Other non-MDF fibreboard, up to 0.5 g/cm³
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 low density fibreboard
What is the HS code for Low density fibreboard?
The HS code for Low density fibreboard is 441194 (Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances). The HS code for low density fibreboard with a density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³ is 4411.94.
How do I classify Low density fibreboard for customs?
Low density fibreboard is classified under HS code 441194 — Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is softboard the same as low density fibreboard in the HS system?
Yes, softboard is the commercial term usually applied to fibreboard classified under 4411.94 due to its low density and manufacturing process.
Which countries are the top exporters of low density fibreboard (HS 441194)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441194 (the code used for low density fibreboard) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($236M, 42% of world exports), Germany ($104M) and France ($82M). World exports came to about $557M, 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 low density fibreboard (HS 441194)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441194 (the code used for low density fibreboard) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($138M, 23% of world imports), France ($127M) and Switzerland ($49M). World imports came to about $588M, 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 Low density fibreboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441194 for Low density fibreboard 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 low density fibreboard in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441194 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for low density fibreboard depends on the product's details: 4411.94.10 (Plain non-MDF fibreboard, up to 0.5 g/cm³), 4411.94.90 (Other non-MDF fibreboard, up to 0.5 g/cm³).