Product classification

HS code for Meranti wood: 4407.26

Wood, tropical, white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of meranti wood under HS 4407.26

Meranti wood is classified under HS code 4407.26. This code falls within Chapter 44, which encompasses wood and articles of wood. Heading 4407 specifically refers to wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and has a thickness exceeding 6 mm. The subheading 4407.26 is reserved for specific tropical wood species, including White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti, and Alan. Classification depends on the botanical identification of the timber and the physical dimensions of the product. The wood may be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed without changing its classification under this heading, provided it remains sawn wood rather than a further manufactured product like moldings or assembled flooring. The classification is strictly for timber that has been processed beyond simple logs but has not yet been transformed into finished joinery or carpentry. Accurate identification of the species is critical as tropical woods are categorized specifically to monitor trade and environmental impact.

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  • Sawn White Meranti boards thicker than 6mm
  • Yellow Meranti planks, planed or sanded
  • White Lauan timber chipped lengthwise
  • Alan wood beams exceeding 6mm thickness
  • Finger-jointed Meranti lumber for construction
Also under 4407.26
  • Meranti decking from Malaysia
  • Lauan plywood from the Philippines
  • Seraya lumber for construction
  • Alan timber for boat building

Codes often confused with 4407.26

Common mistake. Meranti wood is often misclassified under 4403.49 if it is in the form of raw logs or roughly squared wood, as 4403 covers wood in the rough. Another common error is using 4408.39 for Meranti veneer sheets; however, 4408 is only for wood 6 mm or thinner. If the Meranti is shaped into moldings or continuous profiles, it must be classified under 4409.29 rather than 4407.26.

4403.49Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti meranti bakau and teak, 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 squared4408.39Wood, of tropical wood; as in Subheading note 2 to this Chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 4408.31, sheets for veneer or plywood, other wood sawn length wise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, not thicker than 6mm44.08Sheets 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 mm4409.29Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed

Top exporters and importers of HS 440726 (the code used for meranti wood), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440726 (the code used for meranti wood) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 71% 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 440726, not only meranti wood.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Malaysia $16M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $3.4M
  3. 3 South Africa $349K

World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $45M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$4.6M
  3. 3 Japan $2.3M

World total: $64M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 wood

Brazil classifies meranti wood under NCM 4407.26.00: HS 4407.26 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 wood

What is the HS code for Meranti wood?

The HS code for Meranti wood is 440726 (Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Meranti wood (specifically White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti, and Alan) sawn or chipped lengthwise and thicker than 6mm is 4407.26.

How do I classify Meranti wood for customs?

Meranti wood is classified under HS code 440726 — Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, 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 the HS code change if the Meranti wood is planed?

No, HS code 4407.26 includes Meranti wood whether or not it is planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, as long as it exceeds 6mm in thickness.

Which countries are the top exporters of meranti wood (HS 440726)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440726 (the code used for meranti wood) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($16M, 78% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($3.4M) and South Africa ($349K). World exports came to about $21M, 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 wood (HS 440726)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440726 (the code used for meranti wood) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($45M, 71% of world imports), Taiwan (about $4.6M) and Japan ($2.3M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 wood the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440726 for Meranti 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 meranti wood in Brazil?

In Brazil, meranti wood (HS 440726) is classified under NCM 4407.26.00.