Product classification
HS code for Particle board: 4410.90
Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Classification of particle board under HS 4410.90
Particle board classified under HS code 4410.90 is defined by its composition of ligneous materials other than wood. While the 4410 heading generally encompasses particle board, oriented strand board (OSB), and similar boards, the 4410.90 subheading is reserved for products manufactured from non-wood materials such as bagasse, bamboo, cereal straw, or flax shives. These materials are typically reduced to small particles or fibers and then agglomerated using an organic binder, such as a thermosetting resin, under heat and pressure. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rules (GRI) 1 and 6, which prioritize the material composition of the board. Unlike wood-based particle boards, these products utilize agricultural by-products or alternative plant fibers, making them distinct in the Harmonized System. The technical distinction lies in the cellular structure of the base material; if the primary component is not derived from the trunk or branches of trees, it falls into this 'other' category. This classification remains applicable whether or not the boards are surface-covered with plastics, laminates, or wood veneers, provided the core remains a non-wood ligneous material.
- Covers
- Bagasse particle board
- Bamboo particle board
- Flaxboard (flax shive board)
- Cereal straw board
- Hemp-based particle board
- Rice husk board
- Also under 4410.90
- Plyboo bamboo panels
- Agrifiber strawboard
- various bagasse-based panels from Asia
- Ecovative mycelium composites (if ligneous)
Codes often confused with 4410.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4410.11, which is specifically for particle board made of wood. Importers often default to 4410.11 for all particle boards regardless of the core material. Additionally, HS code 4411 is often confused with this code; however, 4411 refers to fiberboard, which is produced using a different manufacturing process (wet or dry process involving the felting of fibers) rather than the compression of discrete particles. Another confusion arises with 4410.12 for OSB, which is a specific type of oriented board that must be made of wood to qualify for that subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441090 (the code used for particle board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441090 (the code used for particle board) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 20% 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 441090, not only particle board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $124M 59% of world exports
- 2 Italy $22M 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $9.4M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $210M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $43M 20% of world imports
- 2 Italy $38M 18% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $17M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $216M 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 code for particle board
Brazil classifies particle board under NCM 4410.90.00: HS 4410.90 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 particle board
What is the HS code for Particle board?
The HS code for Particle board is 441090 (Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances). The HS code for particle board made of wood is 4410.11, while particle board made of other ligneous materials like bamboo or straw is 4410.90.
How do I classify Particle board for customs?
Particle board is classified under HS code 441090 — Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is MDF classified under the same code as particle board?
No, Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is classified under heading 4411, as it is considered a fiberboard rather than a particle board, based on the level of fiber refinement and production method.
Which countries are the top exporters of particle board (HS 441090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441090 (the code used for particle board) in UN Comtrade data were France ($124M, 59% of world exports), Italy ($22M) and the Netherlands ($9.4M). World exports came to about $210M, 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 particle board (HS 441090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441090 (the code used for particle board) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($43M, 20% of world imports), Italy ($38M) and the Netherlands ($17M). World imports came to about $216M, 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 Particle board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441090 for Particle 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 particle board in Brazil?
In Brazil, particle board (HS 441090) is classified under NCM 4410.90.00.