Product classification

HS code for Sawn meranti: 4407.25

Wood, tropical, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of sawn meranti under HS 4407.25

Sawn meranti is classified under HS code 4407.25. This specific subheading is dedicated to tropical woods known as Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti, and Meranti Bakau. These species belong to the Shorea genus. To be classified under this code, the wood must be sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and have a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Meranti is a major commercial timber from Southeast Asia, and the Harmonized System provides specific codes for different varieties of Meranti to track trade volumes accurately. The classification allows for the wood to be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed. Finger-jointing is a common practice for Meranti used in window and door frame production, and as long as the wood is not further worked into a finished frame, it remains under 4407.25. The distinction between Meranti varieties is crucial; while Dark and Light Red Meranti fall under 4407.25, White Meranti and Yellow Meranti are classified under a different subheading (4407.26). Proper botanical identification is therefore necessary for correct customs declaration.

Covers
  • Dark Red Meranti sawn timber
  • Light Red Meranti planks exceeding 6mm
  • Meranti Bakau boards for construction
  • Finger-jointed Meranti scantlings
  • Sanded Meranti wood for joinery applications
Also under 4407.25
  • Malaysian Meranti Lumber
  • Indonesian Meranti Decking
  • Sarawak Meranti Plywood (components)
  • FSC-certified Meranti Timber

Codes often confused with 4407.25

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using HS code 4407.26, which is specifically for White Lauan, White Meranti, White Seraya, Yellow Meranti, and Alan. Traders often confuse the different color-based classifications of the Shorea species. Another error is using 4407.29 for "other" tropical woods when a specific code for Meranti exists. Additionally, if the Meranti has been profiled with a tongue and groove for siding or decking, it must be classified under 4409.29. Rough logs of Meranti should be classified under 4403.41 (Dark Red Meranti) or 4403.49 (Other tropical wood).

4407.26Wood, tropical; white lauan, white meranti, white seraya, yellow meranti and alan, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, 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 6mm4409.29Wood; non-coniferous, other than bamboo or tropical wood, (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed4403.41Wood, tropical; as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated4403.49Wood, 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, untreated

Top exporters and importers of HS 440725 (the code used for sawn meranti), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440725 (the code used for sawn meranti) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 90% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 17% 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 440725, not only sawn meranti.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Malaysia $130M
  2. 2 Indonesia $3.8M
  3. 3 Germany $3.0M

World total: $144M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Netherlands $32M
  2. 2 Saudi Arabia $29M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$23M

World total: $194M 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 meranti

Brazil classifies sawn meranti under NCM 4407.25.00: HS 4407.25 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 meranti

What is the HS code for Sawn meranti?

The HS code for Sawn meranti is 440725 (Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for Dark Red, Light Red, and Meranti Bakau sawn wood thicker than 6 mm is 4407.25.

How do I classify Sawn meranti for customs?

Sawn meranti is classified under HS code 440725 — Wood, tropical; dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, 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.

Are all types of Meranti under 4407.25?

No, only Dark Red, Light Red, and Meranti Bakau are under 4407.25. White and Yellow Meranti are classified under 4407.26.

Which countries are the top exporters of sawn meranti (HS 440725)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440725 (the code used for sawn meranti) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($130M, 90% of world exports), Indonesia ($3.8M) and Germany ($3.0M). World exports came to about $144M, 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 meranti (HS 440725)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440725 (the code used for sawn meranti) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($32M, 17% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($29M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $23M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 meranti the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440725 for Sawn meranti 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 meranti in Brazil?

In Brazil, sawn meranti (HS 440725) is classified under NCM 4407.25.00.