Product classification

HS code for Meranti lumber: 4407.25

Wood, tropical, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of meranti lumber under HS 4407.25

Meranti lumber is classified under HS code 4407.25. This code is situated in Chapter 44, which deals with wood and wood products. Heading 4407 is designated for wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and must be of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This thickness threshold is the primary differentiator between lumber (4407) and veneer (4408). The subheading 4407.25 specifically identifies Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, and Meranti Bakau. These are tropical hardwoods known for their durability and use in construction and furniture. The classification remains valid even if the wood has been planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided the basic character of sawn wood is maintained. Under GRI 1, the classification is determined by the physical state (sawn) and the species (Meranti). It is essential to distinguish these from "roughly squared" logs, which remain in 4403. The precision in identifying the species is mandatory because the HS system separates tropical woods into specific subheadings to facilitate trade statistics and conservation efforts.

Covers
  • Sawn Dark Red Meranti boards (>6mm)
  • Planed Light Red Meranti planks
  • Finger-jointed Meranti Bakau lumber
  • Sanded Meranti tropical wood beams
Also under 4407.25
  • Malaysian Meranti Lumber
  • Indonesian Meranti Decking
  • Sarawak Meranti Plywood (components)
  • FSC-certified Meranti Timber

Codes often confused with 4407.25

Common mistake. The most common misclassification for Meranti lumber is HS code 4408.31. This occurs when the thickness of the wood is not properly measured; 4408.31 is for sheets of Meranti that are 6mm or thinner (veneer). Another common error is using 4403.41, which is for Meranti logs in the rough. If the wood has been sawn lengthwise, it must move from 4403 to 4407. Furthermore, if the lumber is further manufactured into moldings or beadings, it should be classified under heading 4409.

4408.31Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti, meranti bakau, sheets for veneer, plywood or other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm4403.41Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm44.09Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

Top exporters and importers of HS 440725 (the code used for meranti lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440725 (the code used for meranti lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 90% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 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 440725, not only meranti lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Malaysia $130M
  2. 2 Indonesia $3.8M
  3. 3 Germany $3.0M

World total: $144M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $32M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $29M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$23M

World total: $194M 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 meranti lumber

Brazil classifies meranti lumber under NCM 4407.25.00: HS 4407.25 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.

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 meranti lumber

What is the HS code for Meranti lumber?

The HS code for Meranti lumber is 440725 (Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Meranti lumber (Dark Red, Light Red, and Bakau) sawn lengthwise and thicker than 6mm is 4407.25.

How do I classify Meranti lumber for customs?

Meranti lumber is classified under HS code 440725 — Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include Meranti plywood?

No, plywood made from Meranti is classified under heading 4412, as it consists of multiple layers of wood glued together.

Which countries are the top exporters of meranti lumber (HS 440725)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440725 (the code used for meranti lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($130M, 90% of world exports), Indonesia ($3.8M) and Germany ($3.0M). World exports came to about $144M, 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 meranti lumber (HS 440725)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440725 (the code used for meranti lumber) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($32M, 17% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($29M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $23M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 Meranti lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440725 for Meranti lumber 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 meranti lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, meranti lumber (HS 440725) is classified under NCM 4407.25.00.