Product classification

HS code for Waferboard: 4410.19

Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.

Classification of waferboard under HS 4410.19

Waferboard is classified under HS code 4410.19 as a type of particle board or similar board made of wood. This classification is determined by the material composition and the manufacturing process, where wood wafers (large, thin flakes of wood) are bonded together with organic binders, such as resins, under heat and pressure. According to the Explanatory Notes to heading 4410, this heading includes products like waferboard and oriented strand board (OSB) because they are produced from wood particles that have been agglomerated. The classification 4410.19 is a residual category for wood boards that do not meet the specific definitions of standard particle board (4410.11) but share the same fundamental characteristics of being reconstituted wood products. The structural integrity and density of waferboard, which is often used in construction for sheathing and subflooring, distinguish it from fiberboard or plywood, which are classified in different headings based on the size of the wood fibers or the use of veneers.

Covers
  • Standard waferboard panels
  • Oriented Strand Board (OSB) not elsewhere specified
  • Resin-bonded wood flake boards
  • Structural wood panels made from wood wafers
  • Water-resistant waferboard for construction
Also under 4410.19
  • Early structural panel designs
  • specialty composite wood panels from smaller mills
  • custom-engineered wood products
  • generic wafer board

Codes often confused with 4410.19

Common mistake. Waferboard is often misclassified under HS code 4410.11, which is reserved specifically for particle board. While similar, waferboard uses larger flakes (wafers) rather than the fine particles used in standard particle board. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 4411 (fiberboard) or HS code 4412 (plywood), but these are distinguished by the use of wood fibers or cross-laminated veneers, respectively.

4410.11Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances44.11Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances44.12Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood

Top exporters and importers of HS 441019 (the code used for waferboard), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441019 (the code used for waferboard) in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Colombia, with 25% 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 441019, not only waferboard.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Ecuador $195M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$83M
  3. 3 China $81M

World total: $416M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Colombia $88M
  2. 2 Peru* ~$85M
  3. 3 China $44M

World total: $352M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 waferboard

Brazil splits HS 4410.19 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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 waferboard

What is the HS code for Waferboard?

The HS code for Waferboard is 441019 (Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances). Waferboard is classified under HS code 4410.19, which covers wafer board and similar board of wood not elsewhere specified.

How do I classify Waferboard for customs?

Waferboard is classified under HS code 441019 — Wafer board and similar board of wood n.e.c. in item no. 4410.1, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is OSB classified under the same code as waferboard?

Yes, Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is generally classified under 4410.19 as it is considered a similar board to waferboard within the Harmonized System.

Which countries are the top exporters of waferboard (HS 441019)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441019 (the code used for waferboard) in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($195M, 47% of world exports), Taiwan (about $83M) and China ($81M). World exports came to about $416M, 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 waferboard (HS 441019)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 441019 (the code used for waferboard) in UN Comtrade data were Colombia ($88M, 25% of world imports), Peru (about $85M) and China ($44M). World imports came to about $352M, 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 Waferboard the same in all countries?

The base HS code 441019 for Waferboard 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 waferboard in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 441019 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for waferboard depends on the product's details: 4410.19.11 (Waferboard, raw or simply polished), 4410.19.19 (Other waferboard), 4410.19.91 (Similar wood board, raw or simply polished), 4410.19.92 (Similar wood board, melamine paper-faced), 4410.19.99 (Other similar wood board).