Product classification

HS code for Sapelli wood: 4407.27

Wood, tropical, sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of sapelli wood under HS 4407.27

Sapelli wood (Entandrophragma cylindricum) is classified under HS code 4407.27 when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and has a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This code is part of Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Specifically, heading 4407 is for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, and the subheadings are organized by species. Sapelli is a tropical wood species, and 4407.27 is the specific code for this variety. The wood may be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed without changing its classification, as these are considered basic processing steps for timber. However, the thickness is a vital threshold; if the wood is 6 mm or less in thickness, it is classified as veneer under heading 4408. The classification 4407.27 ensures that this specific tropical hardwood is tracked accurately in international trade, reflecting its value and the environmental regulations often associated with tropical timber. Proper identification is crucial for compliance with CITES and other timber legality frameworks.

Covers
  • Sapelli planks
  • Sawn Sapelli timber
  • Sapelli beams
  • Finger-jointed Sapelli boards
  • Sanded Sapelli lumber (>6mm)
Also under 4407.27
  • Sapelli kitchen cabinets
  • Sapelli boat interiors
  • Sapelli musical instruments (e.g., guitar backs)
  • Sapelli decorative panels

Codes often confused with 4407.27

Common mistake. Sapelli is often misclassified under 4403.49 if it is still in the rough (logs). Another common error is using 4408.39 if the wood is sliced into thin sheets (veneer) of 6 mm or less. It may also be confused with other tropical woods in 4407.29 if the species is not correctly identified.

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, untreated4408.39Wood, 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 6mm4407.29Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

Top exporters and importers of HS 440727 (the code used for sapelli wood), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440727 (the code used for sapelli wood) in UN Comtrade data was Cameroon, with about 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 18% 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 440727, not only sapelli wood.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Cameroon* ~$94M
  2. 2 Congo* ~$72M
  3. 3 DR Congo* ~$22M

World total: $241M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $42M
  2. 2 Netherlands $40M
  3. 3 United States $36M

World total: $233M 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 sapelli wood

Brazil classifies sapelli wood under NCM 4407.27.00: HS 4407.27 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 sapelli wood

What is the HS code for Sapelli wood?

The HS code for Sapelli wood is 440727 (Wood, tropical; sapelli, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Sapelli wood sawn lengthwise and thicker than 6 mm is 4407.27.

How do I classify Sapelli wood for customs?

Sapelli wood is classified under HS code 440727 — Wood, tropical; sapelli, 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.

Is planed Sapelli wood classified differently?

No, Sapelli wood that has been planed or sanded remains under 4407.27 as long as it is thicker than 6 mm and has not been further manufactured into a finished product.

Which countries are the top exporters of sapelli wood (HS 440727)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440727 (the code used for sapelli wood) in UN Comtrade data were Cameroon (about $94M, 39% of world exports), Congo (about $72M) and the DR Congo (about $22M). World exports came to about $241M, 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 sapelli wood (HS 440727)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440727 (the code used for sapelli wood) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($42M, 18% of world imports), the Netherlands ($40M) and the United States ($36M). World imports came to about $233M, 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 Sapelli wood the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440727 for Sapelli 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 sapelli wood in Brazil?

In Brazil, sapelli wood (HS 440727) is classified under NCM 4407.27.00.