Product classification
HS code for Medium MDF: 4411.13
Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm.
Classification of medium MDF under HS 4411.13
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) with a thickness between 5 mm and 9 mm is classified under HS code 4411.13. This classification is part of Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Heading 4411 specifically deals with fiberboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances. MDF is distinguished from other types of fiberboard, such as hardboard or particle board, by its production process and density. It is manufactured using a dry process where wood fibers are combined with a synthetic resin adhesive and joined under high heat and pressure. The subheadings under 4411 are organized first by the density of the board and then by its thickness. Code 4411.13 is reserved for MDF that has 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 used in furniture backing, drawer bottoms, and certain types of wall paneling. Accurate classification requires precise measurement of the board's thickness using a micrometer, as even a fraction of a millimeter can shift the product into a different HS code.
- Covers
- 6mm MDF furniture panels
- 8mm medium density fiberboard
- 9mm wood fiber backing boards
- Sanded MDF within the 5mm-9mm range
- Laminated MDF cores of 7mm thickness
- 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. This code is often confused with HS code 4411.12, which covers MDF with a thickness not exceeding 5 mm, or HS code 4411.14, which covers MDF with a thickness exceeding 9 mm. Additionally, importers may mistakenly use HS code 4410 for particle board. While both are wood-based panels, particle board is made from wood chips rather than fibers and belongs to a different heading entirely.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441113 (the code used for medium MDF), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441113 (the code used for medium MDF) 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 medium MDF.
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 medium MDF
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 medium MDF
What is the HS code for Medium MDF?
The HS code for Medium MDF is 441113 (Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm).
How do I classify Medium MDF for customs?
Medium MDF 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 8mm MDF?
The HS code for MDF with a thickness of 8mm is 4411.13, provided its density exceeds 0.5 g/cm³.
Does this code include moisture-resistant MDF?
Yes, as long as the base material is medium density fiberboard and the thickness is between 5mm and 9mm, moisture-resistant variants are included.
Which countries are the top exporters of medium MDF (HS 441113)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441113 (the code used for medium MDF) 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 medium MDF (HS 441113)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441113 (the code used for medium MDF) 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 Medium MDF the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441113 for Medium MDF 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 MDF in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441113 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for medium MDF 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).