Product classification
HS code for Sawn ash wood: 4407.95
Wood, ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Classification of sawn ash wood under HS 4407.95
Sawn ash wood is classified under HS code 4407.95. Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System covers wood and articles of wood, including wood charcoal. Heading 4407 is specifically for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This heading is often referred to as "lumber" or "timber" in commercial trade. The sub-heading 4407.95 is the specific designation for Ash (Fraxinus spp.). To qualify for this code, the wood must have undergone processing such as sawing or chipping but must not have been further worked into specific shapes or products that would move it into subsequent headings. The thickness threshold of 6 mm is a critical technical requirement for classification under 4407; wood thinner than this is typically classified under 4408 as veneer. The inclusion of finger-jointed or sanded wood within this code allows for modern timber manufacturing processes while maintaining the primary classification as sawn lumber.
- Covers
- Ash planks thicker than 6mm
- Sawn ash boards
- Finger-jointed ash lumber
- Sanded ash timber beams
- Ash wood chipped lengthwise
- Also under 4407.95
- Louisville Slugger baseball bats (ash)
- Ash furniture (e.g., IKEA)
- Ash flooring
- Ash tool handles (e.g., axes, shovels)
- Ash guitar bodies
Codes often confused with 4407.95
Common mistake. Sawn ash wood is often misclassified under HS code 4403.95, which covers ash wood in the rough (logs). Once a log has been sawn into planks, it must move to 4407. Another common error is using HS code 4409.29, which is for wood that has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, etc.) along any of its edges or faces. If the ash wood has been profiled for flooring or siding, it belongs in 4409.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440795 (the code used for sawn ash wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440795 (the code used for sawn ash wood) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% 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 440795, not only sawn ash wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$110M 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $93M 21% of world exports
- 3 Croatia $42M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $435M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $231M 51% of world imports
- 2 Italy $28M 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$17M 3.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $454M 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 sawn ash wood
Brazil classifies sawn ash wood under NCM 4407.95.00: HS 4407.95 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 sawn ash wood
What is the HS code for Sawn ash wood?
The HS code for Sawn ash wood is 440795 (Wood; ash (Fraxinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for sawn ash wood thicker than 6mm is 4407.95.
How do I classify Sawn ash wood for customs?
Sawn ash wood is classified under HS code 440795 — Wood; ash (Fraxinus spp.), 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 this code include ash wood veneer?
No, ash wood veneer that is 6mm or thinner is classified under HS code 4408.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of sawn ash wood (HS 440795)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440795 (the code used for sawn ash wood) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $110M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($93M) and Croatia ($42M). World exports came to about $435M, 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 sawn ash wood (HS 440795)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440795 (the code used for sawn ash wood) in UN Comtrade data were China ($231M, 51% of world imports), Italy ($28M) and Vietnam (about $17M). World imports came to about $454M, 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 Sawn ash wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440795 for Sawn ash 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 sawn ash wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, sawn ash wood (HS 440795) is classified under NCM 4407.95.00.