Product classification
HS code for MDF board: 4411.13
Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm.
Classification of MDF board under HS 4411.13
MDF board with a thickness between 5 mm and 9 mm is classified under HS code 4411.13. Heading 4411 covers fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances. Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) is distinguished from other types of fibreboard (like hardboard or HDF) by its density and the dry production process used to create it. Within heading 4411, the subheadings are organized by density and then by thickness. Subheading 4411.13 is specific to MDF with a density exceeding 0.5 g/cm³ and a thickness that is greater than 5 mm but does not exceed 9 mm. This specific thickness range is common for products like furniture backing, drawer bottoms, and certain types of wall paneling.
- Covers
- 6 mm Medium Density Fibreboard
- 8 mm MDF panels
- MDF boards with a thickness of 7.5 mm
- Sanded or unsanded MDF within the 5-9 mm range
- MDF with simple surface coverings like paper or plastic
- Also under 4411.13
- Kitchen cabinet doors
- wardrobe panels
- display shelves
- Medite Premier MDF
- Finsa Fibraform MDF
Codes often confused with 4411.13
Common mistake. The most frequent error is selecting the wrong thickness-based subheading. For instance, MDF that is 5 mm or thinner must be classified under 4411.12, while MDF thicker than 9 mm belongs in 4411.14. Another common misclassification is confusing MDF with particle board, which falls under heading 4410. Particle board is made from wood chips or flakes, whereas MDF is made from wood fibres. Furthermore, if the MDF has been 'continuously shaped' (e.g., tongued and grooved) along any of its edges, it might be classified under heading 4409, though most standard panels remain in 4411.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441113 (the code used for MDF board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441113 (the code used for MDF board) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.6% 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 441113, not only MDF board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $776M 33% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $306M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $266M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $193M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 France $171M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $129M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $2.0B 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 MDF board
Brazil splits HS 4411.13 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4411.13.10MDF over 5 to 9 mm, not worked or surface covered
- 4411.13.91Melamine MDF flooring panels, over 5 to 9 mm
- 4411.13.99Other MDF over 5 to 9 mm thick
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 MDF board
What is the HS code for MDF board?
The HS code for MDF board is 441113 (Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm).
How do I classify MDF board for customs?
MDF board is classified under HS code 441113 — Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for 6mm MDF?
The HS code for 6mm thick Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) is 4411.13.
What is the difference between 4411.13 and 4411.14?
The difference is thickness; 4411.13 is for MDF between 5mm and 9mm, while 4411.14 is for MDF with a thickness exceeding 9mm.
Which countries are the top exporters of MDF board (HS 441113)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441113 (the code used for MDF board) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($776M, 33% of world exports), Belgium ($306M) and China ($266M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 MDF board (HS 441113)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441113 (the code used for MDF board) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($193M, 9.6% of world imports), France ($171M) and the United Kingdom ($129M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 MDF board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441113 for MDF 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 MDF board in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441113 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for MDF board depends on the product's details: 4411.13.10 (MDF over 5 to 9 mm, not worked or surface covered), 4411.13.91 (Melamine MDF flooring panels, over 5 to 9 mm), 4411.13.99 (Other MDF over 5 to 9 mm thick).