Product classification
HS code for Tropical wood carvings: 4420.11
Wood, statuettes and other ornaments, of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical wood carvings under HS 4420.11
Tropical wood carvings are classified under HS code 442011 because they fall under the category of wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery, and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood. Specifically, the 442011 subheading is reserved for statuettes and other ornaments made from tropical wood species as defined in the Chapter 44 Subheading Note 2. This classification is determined by the decorative nature of the object and the specific botanical origin of the timber used. Tropical woods like Mahogany, Teak, or Rosewood are common materials for these items. The classification process involves identifying the primary function—ornamentation—and the material composition. If the item serves a functional purpose like furniture, it would be excluded from this heading. However, for purely decorative carvings, 442011 provides the most specific designation within the Harmonized System. The classification also requires that the wood is not merely shaped but has undergone significant carving or ornamental work to be considered a statuette or ornament rather than a simple wooden tool or structural component.
- Covers
- Hand-carved tropical wood statuettes
- Decorative animal figurines made of teak
- Ornamental wall plaques of mahogany
- Carved wooden masks for interior decoration
- Small ornamental boxes with intricate tropical wood carvings
- Also under 4420.11
- Bali Handicrafts Teak Statues
- African Art Ebony Carvings
- Novica Mango Wood Sculptures
- Ten Thousand Villages Tropical Wood Ornaments
Codes often confused with 4420.11
Common mistake. Tropical wood carvings are frequently confused with HS code 442090, which covers similar ornaments made of non-tropical wood. Another common error is classifying them under 9703, which is reserved for original sculptures and statuary of any material. However, 9703 is only applicable if the item is a work of fine art created by an artist, whereas 442011 covers commercial or mass-produced decorative items. Additionally, if the carving is part of a piece of furniture, it should be classified under Chapter 94.
Top exporters and importers of HS 442011 (the code used for tropical wood carvings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 442011 (the code used for tropical wood carvings) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 442011, not only tropical wood carvings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $9.7M 13% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $9.5M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $9.1M 12% of world exports
World total: $74M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $31M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $11M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $8.3M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $103M 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 wood carvings
Brazil classifies tropical wood carvings under NCM 4420.11.00: HS 4420.11 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.
Questions about tropical wood carvings
What is the HS code for Tropical wood carvings?
The HS code for Tropical wood carvings is 442011 (Wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of tropical wood). The HS code for statuettes and other ornaments made of tropical wood is 442011.
How do I classify Tropical wood carvings for customs?
Tropical wood carvings is classified under HS code 442011 — Wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include carved wooden furniture?
No, furniture is generally classified under Chapter 94, even if it contains intricate carvings. HS code 442011 is strictly for ornaments and statuettes.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical wood carvings (HS 442011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 442011 (the code used for tropical wood carvings) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($9.7M, 13% of world exports), Indonesia ($9.5M) and China ($9.1M). World exports came to about $74M, 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 wood carvings (HS 442011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 442011 (the code used for tropical wood carvings) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($31M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($11M) and France ($8.3M). World imports came to about $103M, 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 wood carvings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 442011 for Tropical wood carvings 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 wood carvings in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical wood carvings (HS 442011) is classified under NCM 4420.11.00.