Product classification
HS code for Wooden filing cabinet: 9403.30
Furniture, wooden, for office use.
Classification of wooden filing cabinet under HS 9403.30
Wooden filing cabinets are classified under HS code 9403.30, which is designated for wooden furniture of a kind used in offices. The classification is determined by the intended use and design features of the product. Office furniture in this category typically includes desks, cabinets, and shelving units that are designed to facilitate administrative tasks. Filing cabinets classified here are usually characterized by their internal fittings designed to hold hanging folders, lateral files, or specific document sizes. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between office furniture (9403.30) and other wooden furniture (9403.60) often depends on the height and functional design; office cabinets are generally designed to stand on the floor and are of a height exceeding 80 cm, though smaller pedestal units also fall here if they are clearly for office environments.
- Covers
- Vertical wooden filing cabinets
- Lateral wooden file drawers
- Wooden mobile pedestals for office use
- Executive wooden credenzas with filing drawers
- Wooden card index cabinets
- Also under 9403.30
- Steelcase (wood veneer desks)
- Herman Miller (executive wood furniture)
- Knoll (conference tables)
- IKEA (wooden office desks)
- Bush Furniture (office suites)
Codes often confused with 9403.30
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9403.60, which covers "other wooden furniture." This code is often used incorrectly for office cabinets that are intended for home office use. However, if the design is primarily for a professional office setting, 9403.30 is more appropriate. Additionally, filing cabinets made of metal must be classified under 9403.10, and small wooden boxes for files that are not floor-standing might be classified under 4420 as wooden boxes or 4421 as other articles of wood.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940330 (the code used for wooden filing cabinet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940330 (the code used for wooden filing cabinet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 940330, not only wooden filing cabinet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 31% of world exports
- 2 Canada $418M 11% of world exports
- 3 Poland $286M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $940M 29% of world imports
- 2 Germany $239M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 France $173M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 filing cabinet
Brazil classifies wooden filing cabinet under NCM 9403.30.00: HS 9403.30 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 filing cabinet
What is the HS code for Wooden filing cabinet?
The HS code for Wooden filing cabinet is 940330 (Furniture; wooden, for office use). The HS code for a wooden filing cabinet used in an office environment is 9403.30.
How do I classify Wooden filing cabinet for customs?
Wooden filing cabinet is classified under HS code 940330 — Furniture; wooden, for office use. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the filing cabinet is for home use?
If the furniture is clearly designed for domestic use rather than a professional office environment, it may be classified under 9403.60. However, most customs authorities treat filing-specific furniture as office furniture regardless of the final location.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden filing cabinet (HS 940330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940330 (the code used for wooden filing cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 31% of world exports), Canada ($418M) and Poland ($286M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 filing cabinet (HS 940330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940330 (the code used for wooden filing cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($940M, 29% of world imports), Germany ($239M) and France ($173M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 filing cabinet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940330 for Wooden filing cabinet 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 filing cabinet in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden filing cabinet (HS 940330) is classified under NCM 9403.30.00.