Product classification
HS code for Teak logs: 4403.42
Wood, tropical, teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated.
Classification of teak logs under HS 4403.42
Teak logs are classified under HS code 4403.42. This classification is governed by Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System, which covers wood and articles of wood. Heading 4403 is specifically designated for wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. The subheading 4403.42 is reserved for Teak (Tectona grandis), a tropical hardwood known for its durability and water resistance. To qualify for this code, the wood must not have been sawn or chipped lengthwise; it must remain in its natural cylindrical state or have undergone only preliminary squaring to facilitate transport. The classification remains 4403.42 even if the logs have been treated with paint, stains, or preservatives, provided the treatment is intended solely for protection during transit and not as a final finish. This code is critical for monitoring the international trade of tropical timber and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Covers
- Raw teak tree trunks stripped of branches
- Teak logs with bark removed (debarked)
- Roughly squared teak timber for export
- Untreated tropical teak logs in the rough
- Teak logs treated with basic preservatives for shipping
- Also under 4403.42
- Myanmar Teak logs
- Indonesian Plantation Teak
- African Teak (Iroko sometimes confused)
- Indian Teak
- Brazilian Teak (Cumaru sometimes confused)
Codes often confused with 4403.42
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying teak logs under HS code 4407.23. However, 4407 is reserved for wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeds 6mm in thickness. If the log has been processed into planks or boards, it must move to 4407. Another misclassification occurs with 4403.49, which is a "catch-all" for other tropical woods. Because Teak is specifically named in 4403.42, using the general tropical wood code is incorrect under GRI 1.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440342 (the code used for teak logs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440342 (the code used for teak logs) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 91% 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 440342, not only teak logs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $70M 35% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $56M 28% of world exports
- 3 Panama $31M 15% of world exports
World total: $199M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $273M 91% of world imports
- 2 China $12M 4.1% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$8.6M 2.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $299M 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 teak logs
Brazil classifies teak logs under NCM 4403.42.00: HS 4403.42 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 teak logs
What is the HS code for Teak logs?
The HS code for Teak logs is 440342 (Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated). The specific HS code for teak in the rough is 4403.42.
How do I classify Teak logs for customs?
Teak logs is classified under HS code 440342 — Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are squared teak logs classified as lumber?
No, if they are only "roughly squared" to facilitate transport and not sawn into planks, they remain under 4403.42.
Which countries are the top exporters of teak logs (HS 440342)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440342 (the code used for teak logs) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($70M, 35% of world exports), Ecuador ($56M) and Panama ($31M). World exports came to about $199M, 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 teak logs (HS 440342)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440342 (the code used for teak logs) in UN Comtrade data were India ($273M, 91% of world imports), China ($12M) and Vietnam (about $8.6M). World imports came to about $299M, 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 Teak logs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440342 for Teak logs 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 teak logs in Brazil?
In Brazil, teak logs (HS 440342) is classified under NCM 4403.42.00.