Product classification
HS code for Wooden boxes: 4415.10
Wood, cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums.
Classification of wooden boxes under HS 4415.10
Wooden boxes, cases, and crates are classified under HS code 4415.10. This heading covers wooden containers used for the packing, transport, or storage of goods. The classification is part of heading 4415, which includes "Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood." Subheading 4415.10 specifically targets the containers themselves. These items are typically utilitarian and industrial in nature, constructed from sawn wood, plywood, or particle board. The classification applies whether the boxes are assembled or unassembled (knocked down), provided they have the essential character of a container. The primary criteria for this code are the material (wood) and the function (packing or transport). This distinguishes them from decorative or ornamental boxes, which are classified elsewhere based on their finish and intended use. The code also includes large wooden drums used for winding cables or wire.
- Covers
- Wooden shipping crates for machinery
- Fruit and vegetable crates made of wood slats
- Plywood packing cases for export
- Wooden cable drums for electrical wire
- Heavy-duty wooden tool boxes (industrial)
- Unassembled wooden box kits for transport
- Also under 4415.10
- CHEP wooden crates
- Nefab wooden crates
- Rehrig Pacific wooden bins
- Custom Crating & Logistics wooden cases
Codes often confused with 4415.10
Common mistake. Wooden boxes are frequently misclassified under HS code 4420.90, which covers wood marquetry, inlaid wood, and small wooden articles like jewelry boxes or decorative caskets. The distinction is that 4415 is for transport/packing, while 4420 is for ornamental use. Another common error is confusion with HS code 4415.20, which is specifically for pallets and load boards. While a box pallet might seem like a box, if its primary purpose is to facilitate mechanical handling as a load board, it belongs in 4415.20. Finally, 4416.00 (barrels) is sometimes used for cylindrical wooden containers, but if they are not made of staves, they remain in 4415.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441510 (the code used for wooden boxes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441510 (the code used for wooden boxes) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 441510, not only wooden boxes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $167M 13% of world exports
- 2 Germany $94M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $81M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $169M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $119M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $85M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 wooden boxes
Brazil classifies wooden boxes under NCM 4415.10.00: HS 4415.10 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 wooden boxes
What is the HS code for Wooden boxes?
The HS code for Wooden boxes is 441510 (Wood; cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums). The HS code for wooden boxes, cases, and crates used for packing is 4415.10.
How do I classify Wooden boxes for customs?
Wooden boxes is classified under HS code 441510 — Wood; cases, boxes, crates, drums, similar packings and cable-drums. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are decorative wooden jewelry boxes under this code?
No, decorative or ornamental wooden boxes are classified under HS code 4420.90, not 4415.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden boxes (HS 441510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441510 (the code used for wooden boxes) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($167M, 13% of world exports), Germany ($94M) and Czechia ($81M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 wooden boxes (HS 441510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441510 (the code used for wooden boxes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($169M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($119M) and the Netherlands ($85M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 Wooden boxes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441510 for Wooden boxes 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 wooden boxes in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden boxes (HS 441510) is classified under NCM 4415.10.00.