Product classification
HS code for Wood panels: 4418.92
Wood, builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, cellular wood panels.
Classification of wood panels under HS 4418.92
Wood panels of the cellular variety are classified under HS code 4418.92. This classification is part of heading 4418, which encompasses builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles, and shakes. Cellular wood panels are distinct from solid wood boards or simple plywood because of their internal structure. They typically consist of a core layer made of wooden slats, particle board, or even a honeycomb paper structure, which is then sandwiched between two outer layers of wood, veneer, or fiberboard. This construction makes them lightweight yet structurally rigid, often used in the manufacture of doors, partitions, and certain types of furniture. The classification follows GRI 1, as the product is specifically named in the text of heading 4418. It is essential to distinguish these from multi-layered wood products like plywood, which are governed by heading 4412. The presence of a hollow or cellular core is the defining technical characteristic that necessitates the use of 4418.92.
- Covers
- Honeycomb core wood panels
- Hollow-core door skins and panels
- Insulated structural wood panels with cellular cores
- Lightweight furniture panels with internal wooden ribbing
- Partition panels for interior construction
- Also under 4418.92
- JELD-WEN hollow core doors
- Masonite hollow core doors
- specific lightweight furniture panels
- architectural partition systems
Codes often confused with 4418.92
Common mistake. Wood panels are frequently misclassified under HS code 4412, which covers plywood, veneered panels, and similar laminated wood. The distinction lies in the core; if the core is solid layers of wood, it belongs in 4412, but if it is cellular or hollow, it belongs in 4418.92. Another common error is using 4410 (particle board) or 4411 (fiberboard) when the panel is actually a composite cellular structure. Furthermore, if the panels are specifically shaped or prepared for use as flooring, they might be moved to 4418.73 or 4418.75, depending on the assembly type.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441892 (the code used for wood panels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441892 (the code used for wood panels) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 441892, not only wood panels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $27M 35% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $12M 16% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $8.7M 12% of world exports
World total: $76M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $11M 14% of world imports
- 2 France $11M 14% of world imports
- 3 Romania $7.2M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $77M 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 wood panels
Brazil classifies wood panels under NCM 4418.92.00: HS 4418.92 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 panels
What is the HS code for Wood panels?
The HS code for Wood panels is 441892 (Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, cellular wood panels). Cellular wood panels are classified under HS code 4418.92.
How do I classify Wood panels for customs?
Wood panels is classified under HS code 441892 — Wood; builders' joinery and carpentry of wood n.e.c. in heading no. 4418, cellular wood panels. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are solid oak panels covered under this code?
No, solid wood panels used for construction are generally classified under 4418.99 or 4407, depending on the level of processing, as they lack the cellular internal structure required for 4418.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood panels (HS 441892)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441892 (the code used for wood panels) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($27M, 35% of world exports), the Netherlands ($12M) and Indonesia ($8.7M). World exports came to about $76M, 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 panels (HS 441892)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441892 (the code used for wood panels) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($11M, 14% of world imports), France ($11M) and Romania ($7.2M). World imports came to about $77M, 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 panels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441892 for Wood 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 panels in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood panels (HS 441892) is classified under NCM 4418.92.00.