Product classification

HS code for Pine timber: 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 timber under HS 4407.11

Pine timber is classified under HS code 4407.11 because it meets the specific criteria for wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and exceeds a thickness of 6mm. This code is nested within Chapter 44, which governs wood and articles of wood. The subheading 4407.11 is reserved specifically for coniferous species of the genus Pinus. To qualify for this classification, the timber must be processed beyond simple logs but not yet reached the stage of finished joinery or carpentry. The classification remains applicable whether the wood is planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided the primary characteristic remains sawn timber of the specified species. Customs authorities prioritize the botanical genus (Pinus) and the physical dimensions (thickness exceeding 6mm) when determining the eligibility for this code. The processing must not have reached a point where the wood is considered a finished product like a picture frame or a tool handle, as those would fall under different headings within the same chapter. Furthermore, the moisture content or treatment with preservatives (like pressure-treated pine) does not typically move the product out of 4407, provided the structural form remains sawn timber.

Covers
  • Sawn pine planks and boards
  • Pine beams for structural framing
  • Finger-jointed pine timber
  • Planed pine boards exceeding 6mm thickness
  • Rough-sawn pine scantlings
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 timber is frequently confused with HS code 4403, which covers wood in the rough (logs) that has not yet been sawn lengthwise. Another common error is using 4409 for pine timber that has been continuously shaped (tongue and groove), or 4418 for pine that has been further manufactured into builders' joinery. Additionally, if the pine is 6mm or thinner, it must be classified under 4408 as veneer sheets.

44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared44.09Wood (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-jointed44.18Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes44.08Sheets 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 mm

Top exporters and importers of HS 440711 (the code used for pine timber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440711 (the code used for pine timber) 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 timber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Sweden $1.6B
  2. 2 Russia* ~$1.3B
  3. 3 Finland $1.2B

World total: $10.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $1.3B
  2. 2 United States $1.1B
  3. 3 United Kingdom $690M

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 timber

Brazil classifies pine timber 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 timber

What is the HS code for Pine timber?

The HS code for Pine timber 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 timber (coniferous species of Pinus) sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeding 6mm in thickness is 4407.11.

How do I classify Pine timber for customs?

Pine timber 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 pressure treatment change the HS code for pine timber?

No, pine timber that has been treated with paint, stains, or preservatives like CCA remains under 4407.11, provided it is still sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeds 6mm in thickness.

Which countries are the top exporters of pine timber (HS 440711)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440711 (the code used for pine timber) 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 timber (HS 440711)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440711 (the code used for pine timber) 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 timber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440711 for Pine timber 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 timber in Brazil?

In Brazil, pine timber (HS 440711) is classified under NCM 4407.11.00.