Product classification
HS code for Tropical lumber: 4407.29
Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Classification of tropical lumber under HS 4407.29
Tropical lumber is classified under HS code 4407.29 when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and exceeds a thickness of 6mm. This heading covers wood that has been processed into planks, boards, or beams but has not yet been continuously shaped along its edges (which would move it to 4409). The subheading 4407.29 is a "not elsewhere specified" (n.e.c.) category for tropical woods that do not have their own dedicated subheadings within the 4407.2 group. This classification includes wood that may be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed. The primary criteria for this code are the tropical origin of the species and the physical dimension of being thicker than 6mm, which distinguishes industrial lumber from thin veneer sheets.
- Covers
- Sawn tropical hardwood planks exceeding 6mm thickness
- Finger-jointed tropical wood boards
- Planed tropical lumber for construction
- Sliced or peeled tropical wood beams
- Rough-sawn tropical timber for furniture manufacturing
- Also under 4407.29
- Teak outdoor furniture
- Wenge cabinets
- Jatoba hardwood flooring
- Padauk musical instruments
- Merbau decking
Codes often confused with 4407.29
Common mistake. Tropical lumber is frequently confused with HS code 4408.39. The distinction lies entirely in thickness: 4407.29 is for wood thicker than 6mm, while 4408.39 is for wood 6mm or thinner (veneers). Additionally, if the lumber has been tongue-and-grooved or otherwise continuously shaped, it must be classified under 4409.22. Importers must also ensure the species is not one of the specifically listed tropical woods like Mahogany (4407.21) or Virola (4407.22) before using the residual 4407.29 code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical lumber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical lumber) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 56% 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 440729, not only tropical lumber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $1.2B 45% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $336M 12% of world exports
- 3 Gabon* ~$264M 9.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.5B 56% of world imports
- 2 United States $215M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $117M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 codes for tropical lumber
Brazil splits HS 4407.29 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4407.29.10Sawn tropical cedar, over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.20Sawn ipe wood, over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.30Sawn ivorywood (pau marfim), over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.40Sawn laurel (louro) wood, over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.50Sawn canafistula wood, over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.60Sawn cabreuva (Myrocarpus), over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.70Sawn urunday wood, over 6 mm thick
- 4407.29.90Other sawn tropical wood, over 6 mm thick
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 lumber
What is the HS code for Tropical lumber?
The HS code for Tropical lumber is 440729 (Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm). The HS code for tropical lumber (not elsewhere specified) that is sawn lengthwise and thicker than 6mm is 4407.29.
How do I classify Tropical lumber for customs?
Tropical lumber is classified under HS code 440729 — Wood, tropical, n.e.c. in item no. 4407.2, 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 this code include finger-jointed wood?
Yes, tropical wood that is finger-jointed remains under 4407.29 as long as it meets the thickness and processing requirements of the heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical lumber (HS 440729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical lumber) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($1.2B, 45% of world exports), Malaysia ($336M) and Gabon (about $264M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 lumber (HS 440729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical lumber) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5B, 56% of world imports), the United States ($215M) and Belgium ($117M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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 lumber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440729 for Tropical 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 tropical lumber in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 440729 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for tropical lumber depends on the product's details: 4407.29.10 (Sawn tropical cedar, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.20 (Sawn ipe wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.30 (Sawn ivorywood (pau marfim), over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.40 (Sawn laurel (louro) wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.50 (Sawn canafistula wood, over 6 mm thick), 4407.29.60 (Sawn cabreuva (Myrocarpus), over 6 mm thick), and more.