Product classification
HS code for Sawn fir spruce: 4407.12
Wood, coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Classification of sawn fir spruce under HS 4407.12
Sawn fir and spruce wood are classified under HS code 4407.12. This subheading is part of the coniferous wood section of heading 4407, which includes wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Subheading 4407.12 specifically groups together the genera Abies spp. (Fir) and Picea spp. (Spruce). These species are often harvested and processed together due to their similar mechanical properties and are frequently used in the construction industry for framing and structural components. The classification applies to wood that is rough-sawn, as well as wood that has been planed, sanded, or finger-jointed. In many markets, these species are part of the "SPF" (Spruce-Pine-Fir) grouping, but for customs purposes, the fir and spruce components must be distinguished from pine (which falls under 4407.11) to ensure correct classification. The 6 mm thickness rule is strictly applied here; any material thinner than this would be classified under heading 4408.
- Covers
- Sawn spruce lumber
- Fir timber
- Planed spruce boards
- Finger-jointed fir wood
- Spruce beams
- Fir scantlings for construction
- Also under 4407.12
- European Spruce structural timber
- Douglas Fir lumber
- White Fir framing
- SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber (where spruce/fir is dominant)
Codes often confused with 4407.12
Common mistake. It is frequently confused with 4407.11 (Pine) or 4407.19 (Other coniferous wood). Because fir, spruce, and pine are often sold together as "SPF" mixes, careful sorting and documentation are required to apply 4407.12 correctly versus 4407.11. Another common misclassification occurs with 4418.99 if the wood is imported as prefabricated structural components rather than simple sawn timber. If the wood is 6mm or thinner, it must be classified under 4408.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440712 (the code used for sawn fir spruce), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440712 (the code used for sawn fir spruce) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 12% 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 440712, not only sawn fir spruce.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $2.5B 21% of world exports
- 2 Austria $1.8B 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.6B 14% of world exports
World total: $11.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $1.3B 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.3B 11% of world imports
- 3 China $1.2B 11% of world imports
World total: $11.1B 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 fir spruce
Brazil classifies sawn fir spruce under NCM 4407.12.00: HS 4407.12 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 fir spruce
What is the HS code for Sawn fir spruce?
The HS code for Sawn fir spruce is 440712 (Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea 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 sawn fir or spruce wood thicker than 6mm is 4407.12.
How do I classify Sawn fir spruce for customs?
Sawn fir spruce is classified under HS code 440712 — Wood; coniferous species, of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea 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.
Is SPF lumber classified here?
Only the fir and spruce portions of an SPF mix are classified under 4407.12; the pine portion should be classified under 4407.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of sawn fir spruce (HS 440712)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440712 (the code used for sawn fir spruce) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($2.5B, 21% of world exports), Austria ($1.8B) and Germany ($1.6B). World exports came to about $11.7B, 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 fir spruce (HS 440712)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440712 (the code used for sawn fir spruce) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.3B, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($1.3B) and China ($1.2B). World imports came to about $11.1B, 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 fir spruce the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440712 for Sawn fir spruce 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 fir spruce in Brazil?
In Brazil, sawn fir spruce (HS 440712) is classified under NCM 4407.12.00.