Product classification
HS code for Wood flooring panels: 4418.79
Wood, assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75.
Classification of wood flooring panels under HS 4418.79
Wood flooring panels classified under HS code 4418.79 represent a specific category of builders' joinery. This code is used for assembled flooring panels that do not fall under the more specific subheadings for bamboo (4418.73), mosaic floors (4418.74), or multilayer panels (4418.75). The classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 4418 covers wood products used in the construction of any kind of building. For a product to be classified here, it must be "assembled," meaning it consists of multiple pieces of wood joined together, such as by glue, dowels, or other fasteners, to form a single unit. This distinguishes it from simple wood planks that are merely shaped along the edges. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere classified) nature of 4418.79 makes it a residual category for innovative or non-standard flooring assemblies that utilize solid wood or composite structures not meeting the definitions of the other 4418 subheadings. The technical distinction often hinges on whether the product is a finished building component rather than a raw material.
- Covers
- Solid wood assembled flooring panels
- Edge-glued wooden flooring units
- Interlocking wooden floor tiles (non-mosaic)
- Assembled parquet panels not meeting multilayer criteria
- Also under 4418.79
- Junckers solid wood flooring
- Tarkett (certain lines)
- Parador
- Bjelin
- Havwoods
Codes often confused with 4418.79
Common mistake. Wood flooring panels are frequently misclassified under HS code 4409, which covers wood continuously shaped along any of its edges (tongued, grooved, etc.). However, 4409 is for single pieces of wood, whereas 4418.79 requires assembly of multiple pieces. Another common error is using 4412, which is reserved for plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. If the panel is constructed as a multilayer product with a veneer top, it must be evaluated against 4418.75 before falling into the residual 4418.79 category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441879 (the code used for wood flooring panels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441879 (the code used for wood flooring panels) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.8% 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 441879, not only wood flooring panels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $114M 28% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$29M 6.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $27M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $415M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $38M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $34M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Australia $29M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $435M 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 wood flooring panels
Brazil classifies wood flooring panels under NCM 4418.79.00: HS 4418.79 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 wood flooring panels
What is the HS code for Wood flooring panels?
The HS code for Wood flooring panels is 441879 (Wood; assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75). The HS code for assembled wood flooring panels not elsewhere specified is 4418.79.
How do I classify Wood flooring panels for customs?
Wood flooring panels is classified under HS code 441879 — Wood; assembled flooring panels, n.e.c in headings 4418.73, 4418.74 or 4418.75. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 4418.75 and 4418.79?
HS code 4418.75 is specifically for multilayer flooring panels (such as engineered wood with a top layer of hardwood), while 4418.79 is for other assembled panels, including those made of solid wood pieces joined together.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood flooring panels (HS 441879)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441879 (the code used for wood flooring panels) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($114M, 28% of world exports), Vietnam (about $29M) and Germany ($27M). World exports came to about $415M, 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 wood flooring panels (HS 441879)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441879 (the code used for wood flooring panels) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($38M, 8.8% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($34M) and Australia ($29M). World imports came to about $435M, 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 Wood flooring panels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441879 for Wood flooring panels 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 wood flooring panels in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood flooring panels (HS 441879) is classified under NCM 4418.79.00.