Product classification
HS code for Tropical shaped wood: 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 shaped wood under HS 4409.22
Tropical shaped wood is classified under HS code 4409.22 based on the Harmonized System's hierarchical structure. Heading 4409 is specifically designed for wood that has been continuously shaped along any of its edges, ends, or faces. This means the wood has undergone a machining process that gives it a specific profile that remains constant throughout its entire length. Common examples include tonguing and grooving, which allow boards to interlock, or beading and molding for decorative purposes. The classification into subheading 4409.22 is determined by the botanical origin of the wood. According to Subheading Note 2 to Chapter 44, tropical wood refers to specific species such as Mahogany, Teak, and Dark Red Meranti. If the wood is from one of these species and has been continuously shaped, 4409.22 is the correct code. This classification applies whether or not the wood is planed, sanded, or end-jointed (e.g., finger-jointed). The primary requirement is the uniformity of the cross-section, which distinguishes it from more complex joinery or carpentry work. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of tropical timber and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as CITES or the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).
- Covers
- Tongue and groove flooring strips (unassembled)
- V-jointed tropical wood paneling
- Beaded wood moldings for interior decoration
- Rounded tropical wood friezes for parquet
- Chamfered or rebated tropical wood boards
- Continuously shaped tropical wood skirting boards
- 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. Tropical shaped wood is frequently confused with HS code 4407, which covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise. The distinction lies in the "continuous shaping"; if the wood is merely sawn and planed without a specific profile like a tongue or groove, it belongs in 4407. Another common error is using HS code 4418, which covers builders' joinery and carpentry. Code 4418 is reserved for wood that has been further assembled into products like doors, window frames, or assembled parquet panels. If the strips are not yet assembled, they must remain in 4409.22.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical shaped wood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical shaped wood) 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 shaped wood.
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 shaped wood
Brazil classifies tropical shaped wood 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 shaped wood
What is the HS code for Tropical shaped wood?
The HS code for Tropical shaped wood 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 wood that is continuously shaped along its edges or faces is 4409.22.
How do I classify Tropical shaped wood for customs?
Tropical shaped wood 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 bamboo products?
No, bamboo products that are continuously shaped are classified under HS code 4409.10, as bamboo is botanically a grass and not considered tropical wood in this context.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical shaped wood (HS 440922)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical shaped wood) 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 shaped wood (HS 440922)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440922 (the code used for tropical shaped wood) 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 shaped wood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440922 for Tropical shaped 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 shaped wood in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical shaped wood (HS 440922) is classified under NCM 4409.22.00.