Product classification
HS code for Untreated teak logs: 4403.42
Wood, tropical, teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated.
Classification of untreated teak logs under HS 4403.42
Untreated teak logs are classified under HS code 4403.42. Teak (Tectona grandis) is a highly valued tropical wood, and the Harmonized System provides specific subheadings for various tropical species under heading 4403. The classification 4403.42 is reserved for teak in the rough, meaning it is in its natural log form or has been roughly squared. To qualify for this code, the teak must not be treated with any preservatives, paints, or stains. Teak is often roughly squared (known as "teak squares") to remove the sapwood and reduce weight for shipping, but as long as it has not been sawn into planks or boards, it remains under 4403.42. This specific code allows for the monitoring of teak trade, which is subject to various environmental regulations and export restrictions in many tropical nations.
- Covers
- Teak logs with bark
- Roughly squared teak timber (teak squares)
- Untreated teak trunks for furniture manufacturing
- Teak logs stripped of sapwood
- Raw teak timber in the rough
- Also under 4403.42
- Myanmar Teak logs
- Indonesian Plantation Teak
- African Teak (Iroko sometimes confused)
- Indian Teak
- Brazilian Teak (Cumaru sometimes confused)
Codes often confused with 4403.42
Common mistake. Teak logs are frequently misclassified under 4403.49, which is the "other" category for tropical woods in the rough. However, because teak has its own specific code (4403.42), it must be used. Another common error is 4407.23, which is for teak wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise and exceeds 6mm in thickness. If the teak logs have been treated with preservatives, they would technically fall under 4403.12, though teak is rarely treated due to its natural durability.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440342 (the code used for untreated teak logs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440342 (the code used for untreated teak logs) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 91% 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 440342, not only untreated teak logs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $70M 35% of world exports
- 2 Ecuador $56M 28% of world exports
- 3 Panama $31M 15% of world exports
World total: $199M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $273M 91% of world imports
- 2 China $12M 4.1% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$8.6M 2.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $299M 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 code for untreated teak logs
Brazil classifies untreated teak logs under NCM 4403.42.00: HS 4403.42 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 untreated teak logs
What is the HS code for Untreated teak logs?
The HS code for Untreated teak logs is 440342 (Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated).
How do I classify Untreated teak logs for customs?
Untreated teak logs is classified under HS code 440342 — Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for teak logs?
The HS code for untreated teak logs in the rough is 4403.42.
Does 4403.42 include teak boards?
No, teak boards or planks that have been sawn to specific thicknesses are classified under HS code 4407.23.
Which countries are the top exporters of untreated teak logs (HS 440342)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440342 (the code used for untreated teak logs) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($70M, 35% of world exports), Ecuador ($56M) and Panama ($31M). World exports came to about $199M, 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 untreated teak logs (HS 440342)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440342 (the code used for untreated teak logs) in UN Comtrade data were India ($273M, 91% of world imports), China ($12M) and Vietnam (about $8.6M). World imports came to about $299M, 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 Untreated teak logs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440342 for Untreated teak logs 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 untreated teak logs in Brazil?
In Brazil, untreated teak logs (HS 440342) is classified under NCM 4403.42.00.