Product classification
HS code for Sawn beech wood: 4407.92
Wood, beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.
Classification of sawn beech wood under HS 4407.92
Sawn beech wood is classified under HS code 4407.92. This classification is part of the broader Harmonized System Chapter 44, which encompasses wood and articles of wood. Specifically, heading 4407 covers wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and possesses a thickness exceeding 6 mm. The subheading 4407.92 is reserved for the genus Fagus spp., commonly known as beech. This classification is determined by the botanical origin of the timber and its primary processing state. The wood can be in its rough state, or it can be further processed through planing, sanding, or finger-jointing without changing its classification under this heading. The 6 mm thickness threshold is a critical dividing line in the HS nomenclature; wood thinner than this is typically classified as veneer under heading 4408. Beech wood is a dense hardwood often used in furniture and flooring, and its classification under 4407.92 ensures that trade statistics and tariffs are applied accurately to this specific non-coniferous species.
- Covers
- Rough sawn beech planks
- Planed beech boards
- Sanded beech timber
- Finger-jointed beech wood
- Beech beams thicker than 6mm
- Beech scantlings for furniture
- Also under 4407.92
- Thonet bentwood chairs (often beech)
- IKEA beech furniture
- Fagus-GreCon (beech products)
- Beech kitchen utensils
- Beech butcher blocks
Codes often confused with 4407.92
Common mistake. It is often confused with 4407.91 (Oak) because both are popular hardwoods, or 4407.99 (Other non-coniferous wood) if the specific species is not declared. Additionally, if the wood is 6mm or less in thickness, it must be classified under 4408 as veneer. If the wood is in the form of logs or roughly squared but not sawn lengthwise, it falls under 4403. Another common error is using 4409 if the wood has been continuously shaped (e.g., tongued and grooved) along any of its edges or faces.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440792 (the code used for sawn beech wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440792 (the code used for sawn beech wood) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% 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 440792, not only sawn beech wood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $225M 25% of world exports
- 2 Croatia $160M 17% of world exports
- 3 Romania $122M 13% of world exports
World total: $915M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $236M 27% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $79M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Italy $52M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $863M 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 sawn beech wood
Brazil classifies sawn beech wood under NCM 4407.92.00: HS 4407.92 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 beech wood
What is the HS code for Sawn beech wood?
The HS code for Sawn beech wood is 440792 (Wood; beech (Fagus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for sawn beech wood thicker than 6mm is 4407.92.
How do I classify Sawn beech wood for customs?
Sawn beech wood is classified under HS code 440792 — Wood; beech (Fagus 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 include finger-jointed beech?
Yes, finger-jointed beech wood is included under 4407.92 provided it is sawn lengthwise and exceeds 6mm in thickness.
Which countries are the top exporters of sawn beech wood (HS 440792)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440792 (the code used for sawn beech wood) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($225M, 25% of world exports), Croatia ($160M) and Romania ($122M). World exports came to about $915M, 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 beech wood (HS 440792)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440792 (the code used for sawn beech wood) in UN Comtrade data were China ($236M, 27% of world imports), Egypt ($79M) and Italy ($52M). World imports came to about $863M, 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 beech wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440792 for Sawn beech 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 beech wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, sawn beech wood (HS 440792) is classified under NCM 4407.92.00.