Product classification
HS code for Pine lumber: 4407.11
Wood, coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Classification of pine lumber under HS 4407.11
Pine lumber is classified under HS code 4407.11, which specifically covers coniferous wood of the genus Pinus that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled. To qualify for this classification, the wood must have a thickness exceeding 6mm. This classification is governed by General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 4407 is reserved for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, and the subheading 4407.11 is further refined by the botanical species (Pinus spp.). The wood can be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed without changing its classification, provided the processing does not transform it into a more specific product like a builder's joinery item. The thickness threshold of 6mm is a critical technical boundary; wood thinner than this is typically classified under heading 4408 as sheets for veneering.
- Covers
- Sawn pine planks and boards
- Pine beams and scantlings
- Finger-jointed pine lumber
- Planed pine timber for construction
- Sanded pine boards exceeding 6mm thickness
- Pine wood chipped lengthwise for structural use
- Also under 4407.11
- Southern Yellow Pine lumber
- Radiata Pine boards
- Baltic Pine structural timber
- SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber (where pine is dominant)
Codes often confused with 4407.11
Common mistake. Pine lumber is frequently misclassified under HS code 4403, which covers wood in the rough (logs). However, once the wood has been sawn or processed into planks, it must move to 4407. Another common error is using 4409 for planed pine; 4409 is specifically for wood that has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, or beaded) along any of its edges or faces. If the pine lumber is intended for use as flooring or molding, 4409 is the correct code, whereas simple planed lumber remains in 4407.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440711 (the code used for pine lumber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440711 (the code used for pine lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 440711, not only pine lumber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $1.6B 16% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$1.3B 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Finland $1.2B 12% of world exports
World total: $10.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.3B 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.1B 11% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $690M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $9.9B 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 pine lumber
Brazil classifies pine lumber under NCM 4407.11.00: HS 4407.11 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 pine lumber
What is the HS code for Pine lumber?
The HS code for Pine lumber is 440711 (Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm). The HS code for pine lumber (coniferous wood of the genus Pinus) that is sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeds 6mm in thickness is 4407.11.
How do I classify Pine lumber for customs?
Pine lumber is classified under HS code 440711 — Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does finger-jointing change the HS code for pine lumber?
No, HS code 4407.11 explicitly includes pine wood that is finger-jointed, provided it still meets the criteria of being sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeds the 6mm thickness requirement.
Which countries are the top exporters of pine lumber (HS 440711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440711 (the code used for pine lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($1.6B, 16% of world exports), Russia (about $1.3B) and Finland ($1.2B). World exports came to about $10.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of pine lumber (HS 440711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440711 (the code used for pine lumber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 13% of world imports), the United States ($1.1B) and the United Kingdom ($690M). World imports came to about $9.9B, 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 Pine lumber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440711 for Pine 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 pine lumber in Brazil?
In Brazil, pine lumber (HS 440711) is classified under NCM 4407.11.00.