Product classification

HS code for Teak lumber: 4407.23

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

Classification of teak lumber under HS 4407.23

Teak lumber is classified under HS code 4407.23. This classification applies to wood of the species Tectona grandis that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and has a thickness exceeding 6 mm. Unlike logs in the rough, teak lumber has undergone significant mechanical processing to prepare it for construction, furniture making, or decking. Chapter 44, heading 4407, is the primary category for sawn timber. The subheading 4407.23 is specific to teak, reflecting its status as a high-value tropical hardwood. The lumber may be planed, sanded, or end-jointed without changing its classification, provided it has not been continuously shaped (such as tongued or grooved) along any of its edges or faces. This classification is essential for customs authorities to apply the correct duties and for trade organizations to track the movement of processed tropical hardwoods across international borders.

Covers
  • Sawn teak planks and boards
  • Teak beams exceeding 6mm in thickness
  • Planed teak lumber for furniture manufacturing
  • Sanded teak wood blocks
  • Square-dressed teak timber
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 lumber is often confused with HS code 4403.42 (Teak logs). The distinction lies in the processing: 4403 is for wood in the rough, while 4407 is for sawn wood. Another common misclassification is HS code 4409.29, which covers wood that has been continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, etc.). If the teak lumber has been profiled for flooring or siding, it must be classified under 4409 rather than 4407. Additionally, teak thinner than 6mm falls under 4408 as veneer sheets.

4403.42Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared44.07Wood 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-jointed44.09Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed44.08Sheets 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 440723 (the code used for teak lumber), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440723 (the code used for teak lumber) 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 teak lumber.

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 teak lumber

Brazil classifies teak lumber 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 teak lumber

What is the HS code for Teak lumber?

The HS code for Teak lumber is 440723 (Wood, tropical; teak, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed, square dressed, structural, thicker than 6mm). The HS code for sawn or chipped teak lumber thicker than 6mm is 4407.23.

How do I classify Teak lumber for customs?

Teak lumber 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 4407.23 include teak flooring?

Only if the flooring is simple sawn planks. If the planks are tongued and grooved, they are classified under HS code 4409.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440723 (the code used for teak lumber) 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 teak lumber (HS 440723)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440723 (the code used for teak lumber) 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 Teak lumber the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440723 for Teak 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 teak lumber in Brazil?

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