Product classification
HS code for Tropical sawn wood: 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 sawn wood under HS 4407.29
Tropical sawn wood is classified under HS code 4407.29 when it has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and has a thickness exceeding 6mm. Heading 4407 is the primary category for wood sawn lengthwise. Within this heading, the 20-series subheadings are dedicated to tropical wood species. While specific codes exist for popular tropical woods like Teak (4407.23) or Mahogany (4407.21), the 4407.29 code serves as the "Not Elsewhere Classified" (n.e.c.) category for all other tropical wood species listed in the Chapter 44 Subheading Note 2. This classification is based on three factors: the botanical species (tropical), the processing (sawn or chipped lengthwise), and the physical dimension (thickness over 6mm). This code is vital for international timber trade monitoring and is often subject to specific customs documentation regarding the origin and legality of the wood.
- Covers
- Sawn planks of Iroko or Padauk
- Zebrawood boards thicker than 6mm
- Sawn tropical timber of species not specifically named in 4407.21-4407.28
- Finger-jointed tropical wood planks (if not further worked)
- 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 sawn wood is frequently misclassified under 4408.39 if the thickness is 6mm or less, as heading 4408 is reserved for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood. It is also often confused with 4409.22 (Tropical wood continuously shaped), which covers wood that has been planed, tongued, or grooved along any of its edges or faces. If the wood is simply sawn and planed on the flat surfaces, it remains in 4407.29; if it has a profile (like shiplap or molding), it moves to 4409.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical sawn wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical sawn wood) 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 sawn wood.
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 sawn wood
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 sawn wood
What is the HS code for Tropical sawn wood?
The HS code for Tropical sawn wood 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).
How do I classify Tropical sawn wood for customs?
Tropical sawn wood 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.
What is the HS code for Tropical sawn wood (other)?
The HS code for tropical wood species not specifically listed elsewhere, sawn or chipped lengthwise and thicker than 6mm, is 4407.29.
Does 4407.29 include planed wood?
Yes, wood classified under 4407.29 can be planed, sanded, or finger-jointed, provided it has not been continuously shaped along the edges.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical sawn wood (HS 440729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical sawn wood) 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 sawn wood (HS 440729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440729 (the code used for tropical sawn wood) 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 sawn wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440729 for Tropical sawn wood 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 sawn wood in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 440729 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for tropical sawn wood 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.