Product classification
HS code for Wood shakes: 4418.50
Wood, shingles and shakes.
Classification of wood shakes under HS 4418.50
Wood shakes are classified under HS code 4418.50, a category dedicated specifically to shingles and shakes. These products are essential components in the building and construction industry, primarily used for roofing and exterior wall cladding. The classification under 4418 (Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood) reflects that these items are manufactured specifically for incorporation into buildings. Shakes are distinguished from shingles by their production method; shakes are traditionally split from logs, resulting in a more textured and uneven surface, whereas shingles are sawn. However, the Harmonized System groups both under the same subheading 4418.50. This classification ensures that specialized wooden roofing materials are separated from general sawn timber or decorative wood panels, allowing for precise tracking of construction-grade wood products.
- Covers
- Hand-split cedar shakes
- Taper-sawn wood shakes
- Western Red Cedar roofing shakes
- Wall shakes for exterior siding
- Preservative-treated wood shakes
- Also under 4418.50
- Maibec cedar shingles
- Shakertown cedar shakes
- Waldun cedar shakes
- GAF Timberline wood shakes (historical)
Codes often confused with 4418.50
Common mistake. Wood shakes are often misclassified under HS code 4407, which covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise. While shakes are derived from logs, their specific use as a building component and their split or sawn nature for roofing purposes necessitates classification under 4418.50. Another error involves HS code 4418.99, which is a catch-all for other builders' joinery. Because shingles and shakes have a dedicated subheading (4418.50), using the general category is incorrect. Importers must also avoid 4421.99, which is for miscellaneous wood articles, as roofing materials are specifically provided for in the joinery section.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shakes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shakes) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 84% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 80% 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 441850, not only wood shakes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $238M 84% of world exports
- 2 United States $21M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 China $6.4M 2.3% of world exports
World total: $282M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $230M 80% of world imports
- 2 Canada $17M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 Austria $6.9M 2.4% of world imports
World total: $287M 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 shakes
Brazil classifies wood shakes under NCM 4418.50.00: HS 4418.50 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 shakes
What is the HS code for Wood shakes?
The HS code for Wood shakes is 441850 (Wood; shingles and shakes). The HS code for wood shakes, as well as wood shingles, is 4418.50.
How do I classify Wood shakes for customs?
Wood shakes is classified under HS code 441850 — Wood; shingles and shakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is there a different code for cedar shakes versus other wood types?
No, HS code 4418.50 covers shingles and shakes regardless of the wood species, though the species may need to be specified in the description for certain customs declarations.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood shakes (HS 441850)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shakes) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($238M, 84% of world exports), the United States ($21M) and China ($6.4M). World exports came to about $282M, 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 shakes (HS 441850)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shakes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($230M, 80% of world imports), Canada ($17M) and Austria ($6.9M). World imports came to about $287M, 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 shakes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441850 for Wood shakes 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 shakes in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood shakes (HS 441850) is classified under NCM 4418.50.00.