Product classification

HS code for Sawn teak: 4407.23

Wood, tropical, teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm.

Classification of sawn teak under HS 4407.23

Sawn teak is classified under HS code 4407.23. Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood highly valued for its durability and water resistance. Under the Harmonized System, it falls within Chapter 44 and heading 4407, which encompasses wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, exceeding 6 mm in thickness. Subheading 4407.23 is specific to Teak. The classification process requires verifying that the wood is indeed Tectona grandis and that it has been processed by sawing, slicing, or peeling. The wood may be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed without changing its classification. Teak is often imported as square-dressed timber or structural beams. The 6 mm thickness rule is the primary divider between sawn timber and veneer. Because Teak is a regulated species in many jurisdictions, using the specific 4407.23 code is mandatory for legal timber trade documentation and ensuring that the correct duty rates and environmental controls are applied at the border.

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  • Sawn teak planks and boards
  • Square-dressed teak timber
  • Planed teak for marine decking
  • Sanded teak structural components
  • Finger-jointed teak wood
Also under 4407.23
  • Golden Teak decking
  • Burmese Teak planks
  • Indonesian Plantation Teak furniture components
  • African Teak (Iroko) substitutes
  • Indian Teak flooring

Codes often confused with 4407.23

Common mistake. Teak is commonly misclassified under 4407.29, which is the \"Other\" tropical wood category. This usually happens when the specific species is not clearly identified on the commercial invoice. It can also be confused with 4403.49 (Teak logs in the rough). If the teak has been shaped into a specific profile, such as tongue-and-groove decking, it must be classified under 4409.22. Additionally, thin sheets of teak used for plywood facing that are 6 mm or less must be classified under 4408.39. Misidentifying plantation teak as a non-tropical species is another frequent error that leads to incorrect coding in 4407.99.

4407.29Wood, 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 6mm4403.49Wood, 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, untreated4409.22Wood; tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed4408.39Wood, 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 6mm4407.99Wood; sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407

Top exporters and importers of HS 440723 (the code used for sawn teak), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440723 (the code used for sawn teak) in UN Comtrade data was Togo, with about 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 39% 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 440723, not only sawn teak.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Togo* ~$28M
  2. 2 Brazil $24M
  3. 3 Benin* ~$15M

World total: $139M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $105M
  2. 2 China $71M
  3. 3 Italy $20M

World total: $271M 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 teak

Brazil classifies sawn teak under NCM 4407.23.00: HS 4407.23 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 teak

What is the HS code for Sawn teak?

The HS code for Sawn teak is 440723 (Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for sawn teak (Tectona grandis) with a thickness exceeding 6 mm is 4407.23.

How do I classify Sawn teak for customs?

Sawn teak is classified under HS code 440723 — Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does the HS code change if the teak is planed?

No, HS code 4407.23 covers teak that is sawn, planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided the thickness remains above 6 mm.

Which countries are the top exporters of sawn teak (HS 440723)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440723 (the code used for sawn teak) in UN Comtrade data were Togo (about $28M, 20% of world exports), Brazil ($24M) and Benin (about $15M). World exports came to about $139M, 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 teak (HS 440723)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440723 (the code used for sawn teak) in UN Comtrade data were India ($105M, 39% of world imports), China ($71M) and Italy ($20M). World imports came to about $271M, 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 teak the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440723 for Sawn teak 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 teak in Brazil?

In Brazil, sawn teak (HS 440723) is classified under NCM 4407.23.00.