Product classification
HS code for Wood shingles: 4418.50
Wood, shingles and shakes.
Classification of wood shingles under HS 4418.50
Wood shingles and shakes are classified under HS code 4418.50. This classification is situated within Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood, and specifically under heading 4418, which encompasses builders' joinery and carpentry of wood. The Harmonized System classifies these products here because they are considered processed wood products used in the construction of buildings. Shingles are typically sawn from a block of wood, resulting in a relatively smooth surface and uniform thickness, while shakes are split from logs, giving them a more textured and irregular appearance. Under the Explanatory Notes to the HS, heading 4418 includes wooden products used in the construction of any kind of building, in the form of assembled goods or as identifiable unassembled parts. Since shingles and shakes are manufactured specifically for roofing and siding applications, they meet the criteria for builders' carpentry. The classification is determined by the degree of manufacture; they are more than just sawn wood, as they are shaped and tapered for their specific structural role.
- Covers
- Western Red Cedar shingles
- Pine shakes for roofing
- Tapered wood shingles for exterior siding
- Fire-retardant treated wood shingles
- Hand-split wood shakes
- Sawn wood shingles
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 4407, which covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise. While shingles are sawn, they are further processed into a specific shape (tapered) for building use, which moves them from 4407 to 4418. Another frequent error is using HS code 6807.10, which is for shingles made of asphalt or bitumen. It is critical to distinguish the material composition; only wood-based shingles belong in 4418.50. Furthermore, some importers mistakenly use 4421.99 for "other" wood articles, but 4418.50 is the more specific and correct code for roofing shingles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shingles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shingles) 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 shingles.
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 shingles
Brazil classifies wood shingles 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 shingles
What is the HS code for Wood shingles?
The HS code for Wood shingles is 441850 (Wood; shingles and shakes). The HS code for wood shingles and shakes is 4418.50.
How do I classify Wood shingles for customs?
Wood shingles is classified under HS code 441850 — Wood; shingles and shakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are wood shakes classified differently than wood shingles?
No, both wood shingles (sawn) and wood shakes (split) are classified together under the same HS code 4418.50 as they serve the same functional purpose in builders' joinery.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood shingles (HS 441850)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shingles) 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 shingles (HS 441850)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441850 (the code used for wood shingles) 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 shingles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441850 for Wood shingles 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 shingles in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood shingles (HS 441850) is classified under NCM 4418.50.00.