Product classification

HS code for Marquetry 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 marquetry wood under HS 4420.90

Marquetry and inlaid wood are classified under HS code 4420.90. This heading is dedicated to decorative woodcraft that involves high levels of craftsmanship, such as wood marquetry, caskets, and small wooden ornaments. The classification is determined by the decorative nature of the wood and its assembly. Unlike standard lumber or plywood, marquetry involves the intricate placement of different wood veneers or other materials into a wood base to create patterns or pictures. Heading 4420 specifically excludes standard furniture of Chapter 94, but includes small items like jewelry boxes and decorative panels that are not intended to stand on the floor. Subheading 4420.90 is the residual category for these items when they are not statuettes or other specific ornaments. The essential character of the product is its decorative surface, created by the mosaic-like assembly of wood pieces.

Covers
  • Inlaid wood panels for wall decoration
  • Marquetry veneers for furniture repair
  • Decorative wooden jewelry caskets
  • Wooden cases for cutlery
  • Small wooden ornaments with inlaid patterns
  • Wooden bowls with decorative marquetry
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. Marquetry is often misclassified under 4408.90, which covers sheets for veneering. However, 4408 is for raw materials, whereas 4420.90 is for finished decorative articles. It is also confused with 9403.60 (other wooden furniture) if the marquetry is part of a larger functional furniture piece like a table.

4408.90Wood; n.e.c. in heading no. 4408, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not exceeding 6mm in thickness44.08Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm9403.60Furniture; wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use

Top exporters and importers of HS 442090 (the code used for marquetry wood), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 442090 (the code used for marquetry 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 marquetry wood.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $440M
  2. 2 Switzerland $91M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$62M

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $307M
  2. 2 Germany $105M
  3. 3 France $82M

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 marquetry wood

Brazil classifies marquetry 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 marquetry wood

What is the HS code for Marquetry wood?

The HS code for Marquetry 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 marquetry and inlaid wood articles is 4420.90.

How do I classify Marquetry wood for customs?

Marquetry 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.

Does this include antique marquetry?

If the item is over 100 years old, it may be classified under Chapter 97 (Antiques) rather than 4420.90, depending on the customs authority.

Which countries are the top exporters of marquetry wood (HS 442090)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 442090 (the code used for marquetry 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 marquetry wood (HS 442090)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 442090 (the code used for marquetry 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 Marquetry wood the same in all countries?

The base HS code 442090 for Marquetry 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 marquetry wood in Brazil?

In Brazil, marquetry wood (HS 442090) is classified under NCM 4420.90.00.