Product classification
HS code for Tropical flooring strips: 4409.22
Wood, tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed.
Classification of tropical flooring strips under HS 4409.22
Tropical flooring strips are classified under HS code 4409.22 because they represent non-coniferous wood that has been continuously shaped along any of its edges, ends, or faces. This classification applies to wood that has undergone specific machining processes such as tongue-and-groove, rebating, chamfering, V-jointing, or rounding to facilitate assembly. The 4409 heading is specifically reserved for wood that remains in the form of strips or friezes and has not yet been assembled into finished panels. Because these products are derived from tropical wood species as defined in the Harmonized System's Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 44, they are specifically categorized under the 4409.22 subheading. The classification remains valid regardless of whether the wood is planed, sanded, or end-jointed, provided the continuous shaping is the primary characteristic of the product's form.
- Covers
- Unassembled tropical wood strips for parquet flooring
- Tropical wood friezes for flooring
- Tongue-and-groove tropical hardwood planks
- V-jointed tropical wood cladding strips
- Beaded or rounded tropical wood molding strips
- Rebated tropical wood flooring components
- Also under 4409.22
- Pergo (using tropical wood)
- Armstrong Flooring (tropical collections)
- Kebony (modified tropical wood)
- DeckWise (Ipe decking)
- Teak Warehouse (teak components)
Codes often confused with 4409.22
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion occurs between HS code 4409.22 and HS code 4418.75. While 4409.22 covers individual, unassembled strips, 4418.75 is used for assembled flooring panels, such as multi-layer parquet or mosaic floors. Additionally, if the wood is simply sawn or chipped lengthwise but has not been continuously shaped (e.g., no tongue-and-groove), it should be classified under 4407.29. Importers often mistake planed lumber for shaped flooring; however, if the profile is uniform across the entire length for the purpose of jointing, 4409.22 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical flooring strips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical flooring strips) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 440922, not only tropical flooring strips.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $446M 46% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $237M 24% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $111M 11% of world exports
World total: $970M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $101M 15% of world imports
- 2 Australia $71M 11% of world imports
- 3 China $68M 10% of world imports
World total: $678M 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 tropical flooring strips
Brazil classifies tropical flooring strips under NCM 4409.22.00: HS 4409.22 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 tropical flooring strips
What is the HS code for Tropical flooring strips?
The HS code for Tropical flooring strips is 440922 (Wood; tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed). The HS code for tropical flooring strips that are continuously shaped along their edges or faces is 4409.22.
How do I classify Tropical flooring strips for customs?
Tropical flooring strips is classified under HS code 440922 — Wood; tropical (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include pre-finished or stained flooring?
Yes, as long as the wood is not further worked beyond surface treatments like sanding or end-jointing and retains its continuous profile, it remains under 4409.22.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical flooring strips (HS 440922)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical flooring strips) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($446M, 46% of world exports), Brazil ($237M) and Malaysia ($111M). World exports came to about $970M, 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 tropical flooring strips (HS 440922)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical flooring strips) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($101M, 15% of world imports), Australia ($71M) and China ($68M). World imports came to about $678M, 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 Tropical flooring strips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440922 for Tropical flooring strips 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 tropical flooring strips in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical flooring strips (HS 440922) is classified under NCM 4409.22.00.