Product classification
HS code for Wooden crafts: 4421.99
Wood, not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers).
Classification of wooden crafts under HS 4421.99
Wooden crafts that do not fit into more specific categories are classified under HS code 4421.99. Chapter 44 covers wood and articles of wood, and heading 4421 serves as the basket category for items not elsewhere specified (n.e.c.). Subheading 4421.99 is used for articles of wood other than bamboo that are not covered by headings 4414 through 4420. This includes a wide variety of decorative and functional items. To be classified here, the craft must not be a statuette or ornament (which would fall under 4420), a frame (4414), or kitchenware (4419). This code is often used for miscellaneous wooden items like decorative boxes, wooden signs, or specialized wooden tools that lack a dedicated heading. The classification process involves a process of elimination; if the wooden item is not a tool, a container, a piece of kitchenware, or a work of art specifically mentioned elsewhere, it falls into this residual category. This ensures that all manufactured wooden goods have a place within the HS system. The items classified here can be made of any wood species and can be painted, stained, or otherwise finished, provided they do not incorporate significant amounts of other materials that would change their essential character.
- Covers
- Wooden decorative signs and plaques
- Wooden birdhouses and feeders
- Wooden spools and bobbins for thread
- Wooden dowels and sticks for crafts
- Wooden boxes not intended for packing or jewelry
- Miscellaneous wooden carvings without ornamental status
- Also under 4421.99
- IKEA wooden storage boxes
- Fiskars wooden axe handles
- Prym wooden sewing bobbins
- Le Creuset wooden pot handles
Codes often confused with 4421.99
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include HS code 4420.10, which is for statuettes and other ornaments of wood. If the craft is purely decorative and has the character of an ornament, it belongs in 4420.10. Another error is using 4419.90 for wooden items that might be used in a kitchen but are primarily decorative crafts. Furthermore, if the craft is made of bamboo, it must be classified under 4421.21 or 4421.29, as 4421.99 is strictly for non-bamboo wood articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 442199 (the code used for wooden crafts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 442199 (the code used for wooden crafts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 442199, not only wooden crafts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.7B 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $530M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Poland $490M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $6.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $863M 13% of world imports
- 3 Japan $431M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $6.8B 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 crafts
Brazil classifies wooden crafts under NCM 4421.99.00: HS 4421.99 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.
Questions about wooden crafts
What is the HS code for Wooden crafts?
The HS code for Wooden crafts is 442199 (Wood; not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers)). General wooden crafts are classified under HS code 4421.99, provided they are not more specifically described elsewhere.
How do I classify Wooden crafts for customs?
Wooden crafts is classified under HS code 442199 — Wood; not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a wooden statue a craft under 4421.99?
No, a wooden statue or statuette is specifically classified under HS code 4420.10 as an ornamental article.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden crafts (HS 442199)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 442199 (the code used for wooden crafts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.7B, 39% of world exports), Germany ($530M) and Poland ($490M). World exports came to about $6.8B, 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 crafts (HS 442199)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 442199 (the code used for wooden crafts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 23% of world imports), Germany ($863M) and Japan ($431M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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 crafts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 442199 for Wooden crafts 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 crafts in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden crafts (HS 442199) is classified under NCM 4421.99.00.