Product classification
HS code for Tropical wood frames: 4414.10
Wooden frames, for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects, of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical wood frames under HS 4414.10
Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors, or similar objects made of tropical wood are classified under HS code 441410. Heading 4414 is dedicated exclusively to wooden frames. The subheading 441410 specifically addresses those manufactured from tropical wood varieties. This classification applies regardless of whether the frames are imported with or without their glass or backing, provided the wooden frame gives the product its essential character. The distinction between tropical and non-tropical wood is crucial for accurate duty assessment and regulatory compliance. Tropical woods are defined in the legal notes to Chapter 44. If a frame is made of a mix of woods, the classification is usually determined by the wood that provides the visible exterior surface. This code ensures that decorative framing products made from high-value tropical timber are correctly identified for international trade statistics and environmental monitoring. The frames can be of any shape or size, and may be plain, carved, or inlaid, as long as the primary material is tropical wood.
- Covers
- Mahogany picture frames
- Teak mirror frames
- Rosewood photograph frames
- Certificate frames made of tropical hardwood
- Ornate carved tropical wood frames for artwork
- Also under 4414.10
- Larson-Juhl tropical wood frames
- Roma Moulding tropical frames
- Uttermost tropical wood mirrors
- Ethan Allen tropical wood frames
Codes often confused with 4414.10
Common mistake. The most frequent error is using HS code 441490, which is the residual category for frames made of non-tropical wood. Another misclassification involves HS code 442011, which covers ornaments; while a frame is decorative, it has a specific functional category under 4414. Additionally, if a mirror is imported already fixed in its frame, it might be confused with 700992 (framed glass mirrors), but 441410 is often preferred if the frame is the item of primary interest.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441410 (the code used for tropical wood frames), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441410 (the code used for tropical wood frames) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 441410, not only tropical wood frames.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $34M 45% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $13M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $5.8M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $75M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $13M 23% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $6.5M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $5.5M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $59M 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 frames
Brazil classifies tropical wood frames under NCM 4414.10.00: HS 4414.10 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 wood frames
What is the HS code for Tropical wood frames?
The HS code for Tropical wood frames is 441410 (Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects; of tropical wood). The HS code for wooden frames for paintings, photos, or mirrors made of tropical wood is 441410.
How do I classify Tropical wood frames for customs?
Tropical wood frames is classified under HS code 441410 — Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects; of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the code change if the frame includes glass?
Generally, no. If the wooden frame is the primary component being traded, it remains under 441410 even if glass is included in the assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical wood frames (HS 441410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441410 (the code used for tropical wood frames) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($34M, 45% of world exports), Malaysia ($13M) and Italy ($5.8M). World exports came to about $75M, 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 frames (HS 441410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441410 (the code used for tropical wood frames) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 23% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($6.5M) and Japan ($5.5M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 frames the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441410 for Tropical wood frames 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 frames in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical wood frames (HS 441410) is classified under NCM 4414.10.00.