HS Code for Shaped wood

Shaped wood is classified under HS code 4409.29, which covers non-coniferous wood that has been continuously shaped along any of its edges, ends, or faces. This classification is part of Chapter 44, which deals with wood and articles of wood. The specific heading 4409 applies to wood that has undergone a profiling process—such as tongueing, grooving, rebating, chamfering, or V-jointing—to facilitate assembly or provide decorative molding. The subheading 4409.29 is specifically for non-coniferous species (hardwoods) other than bamboo or tropical woods. This classification is determined by the fact that the wood is more than simply sawn; it has been mechanically worked to a specific profile that remains constant along its entire length.

Products Included

• Tongue and groove hardwood flooring (unassembled)
• Hardwood moldings and trim
• Beaded wood panels
• V-jointed non-coniferous boards
• Rounded or chamfered hardwood strips
• Friezes for parquet flooring (not assembled)
• Skirting boards and architraves

Common Misclassification

Shaped wood is frequently misclassified under HS code 4407, which is for wood sawn or chipped lengthwise but not further worked. Once a board is planed and then profiled (e.g., a tongue is added), it must move from 4407 to 4409. Another common error is classifying assembled flooring under this code; if the wood strips are already joined into panels, they fall under HS code 4418.75. Additionally, if the wood is coniferous (like pine or cedar), it belongs under 4409.10, and tropical woods belong under 4409.22.

FAQ

What is the HS code for shaped wood?

The HS code for non-coniferous shaped wood (excluding bamboo and tropical) is 4409.29.

Is planed wood the same as shaped wood?

Not necessarily. Wood that is only planed or sanded but not profiled along the edges remains in HS code 4407. HS code 4409 requires a continuous shape or profile.