Product classification

HS code for SPF lumber: 4407.13

Wood, coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.

Classification of SPF lumber under HS 4407.13

SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber is classified under HS code 4407.13. This classification applies to coniferous wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and possesses a thickness exceeding 6mm. The SPF designation is a commercial grouping of several species (including White Spruce, Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, and Balsam Fir) that share similar structural characteristics. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 44 covers wood and articles of wood, and heading 4407 specifically addresses wood sawn or chipped lengthwise. Subheading 4407.13 was created to specifically track the trade of this species mix, which is a staple in the North American construction industry. The wood can be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed without changing its classification under this code, provided the species mix and thickness requirements are met.

Covers
  • Sawn SPF dimension lumber (2x4, 2x6, etc.)
  • SPF finger-jointed studs
  • Planed SPF boards for framing
  • Rough-sawn SPF timber exceeding 6mm thickness
  • Kiln-dried SPF lumber
Also under 4407.13
  • Western S-P-F lumber
  • Eastern S-P-F studs
  • Canfor S-P-F products
  • West Fraser S-P-F timber

Codes often confused with 4407.13

Common mistake. SPF lumber is often confused with HS code 4407.11 (Pine) or 4407.12 (Fir and Spruce) when the species are shipped individually. However, if the shipment contains the commercial SPF mix, 4407.13 is the mandatory code. It is also misclassified under 4403.21 if it is in the form of logs (roundwood) rather than sawn lumber. If the wood is less than 6mm thick, it must be classified under 4408.

4407.11Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm4407.12Wood; 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 6mm4403.21Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more44.08Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm

Top exporters and importers of HS 440713 (the code used for SPF lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440713 (the code used for SPF lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 89% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 79% 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 440713, not only SPF lumber.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Canada $4.1B
  2. 2 Sweden $266M
  3. 3 Germany $112M

World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.9B
  2. 2 Japan $215M
  3. 3 Netherlands $199M

World total: $4.9B 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 SPF lumber

Brazil classifies SPF lumber under NCM 4407.13.00: HS 4407.13 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 SPF lumber

What is the HS code for SPF lumber?

The HS code for SPF lumber is 440713 (Wood; coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies 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 SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber thicker than 6mm is 4407.13.

How do I classify SPF lumber for customs?

SPF lumber is classified under HS code 440713 — Wood; coniferous species, of S-P-F (spruce (Picea spp.), pine (Pinus spp.) and fir (Abies 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.

Does 4407.13 include treated SPF lumber?

Yes, SPF lumber that has been sawn and treated (e.g., kiln-dried or heat-treated) remains under 4407.13, provided it is not painted or stained for decorative purposes.

Which countries are the top exporters of SPF lumber (HS 440713)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440713 (the code used for SPF lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($4.1B, 89% of world exports), Sweden ($266M) and Germany ($112M). World exports came to about $4.6B, 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 SPF lumber (HS 440713)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440713 (the code used for SPF lumber) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.9B, 79% of world imports), Japan ($215M) and the Netherlands ($199M). World imports came to about $4.9B, 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 SPF lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440713 for SPF lumber 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 SPF lumber in Brazil?

In Brazil, SPF lumber (HS 440713) is classified under NCM 4407.13.00.