Product classification
HS code for Medium density fibreboard: 4411.93
Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances.
Classification of medium density fibreboard under HS 4411.93
Medium density fibreboard (MDF) of a specific density range is classified under HS code 4411.93 according to the provided parameters. Chapter 44 covers wood and articles of wood, with heading 4411 specifically addressing fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials. While standard MDF is often grouped under subheadings 4411.12 through 4411.14 based on thickness, subheading 4411.93 is used for fibreboard that does not meet the specific definitions of the 4411.1x series but maintains a density exceeding 0.5 g/cm³ but not exceeding 0.8 g/cm³. This classification depends on the manufacturing process—specifically whether the fibres are bonded with resins or other organic substances—and the resulting density of the finished board. The distinction is critical for customs purposes as it separates standard MDF from other types of medium-density fibreboard products that may have different structural properties or applications in construction and furniture making. Proper classification requires laboratory testing of density and an understanding of the mechanical bonding process used during production.
- Covers
- Non-MDF medium density fibreboard
- Resin-bonded wood fibre sheets (0.5-0.8 g/cm³)
- Medium density hardboard
- Ligneous fibre panels for construction
- Industrial wood fibre boards
- Also under 4411.93
- Generic furniture components
- display boards
- certain types of soundproofing panels
- industrial packaging inserts
- budget shelving
Codes often confused with 4411.93
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS codes 4411.12, 4411.13, and 4411.14, which are the primary codes for standard Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF). These codes are differentiated by thickness (e.g., under 5mm, 5mm to 9mm). Another error is classifying these products under 4410, which is for particle board. Particle board is made from wood chips or flakes, whereas fibreboard is made from individual wood fibres. Using 4411.93 requires confirming that the product is specifically "other" than the standard MDF defined in the 4411.1 series.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441193 (the code used for medium density fibreboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441193 (the code used for medium density fibreboard) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 17% 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 441193, not only medium density fibreboard.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $100M 34% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $60M 20% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $17M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $297M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$40M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $19M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Afghanistan* ~$17M 7.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $231M 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 codes for medium density fibreboard
Brazil splits HS 4411.93 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4411.93.10Plain non-MDF fibreboard, over 0.5 to 0.8 g/cm³
- 4411.93.90Other non-MDF fibreboard, over 0.5 to 0.8 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 medium density fibreboard
What is the HS code for Medium density fibreboard?
The HS code for Medium density fibreboard is 441193 (Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances).
How do I classify Medium density fibreboard for customs?
Medium density fibreboard is classified under HS code 441193 — Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for medium density fibreboard (non-MDF type)?
The HS code for fibreboard with a density between 0.5 g/cm³ and 0.8 g/cm³ that is not classified as standard MDF is 4411.93.
How is 4411.93 different from 4411.12?
4411.12 is for standard MDF with a thickness not exceeding 5mm, while 4411.93 is for "other" fibreboard types within the specified density range regardless of thickness.
Which countries are the top exporters of medium density fibreboard (HS 441193)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441193 (the code used for medium density fibreboard) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($100M, 34% of world exports), Türkiye ($60M) and Pakistan ($17M). World exports came to about $297M, 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 medium density fibreboard (HS 441193)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441193 (the code used for medium density fibreboard) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $40M, 17% of world imports), the Netherlands ($19M) and Afghanistan (about $17M). World imports came to about $231M, 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 Medium density fibreboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441193 for Medium 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 medium density fibreboard in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441193 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for medium density fibreboard depends on the product's details: 4411.93.10 (Plain non-MDF fibreboard, over 0.5 to 0.8 g/cm³), 4411.93.90 (Other non-MDF fibreboard, over 0.5 to 0.8 g/cm³).