Product classification
HS code for Wooden pallets: 4415.20
Wood, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars.
Classification of wooden pallets under HS 4415.20
Wooden pallets are classified under HS code 4415.20. This code is part of Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood) and heading 4415, which covers packing cases, boxes, crates, drums, and similar packings, as well as pallets and load boards. Subheading 4415.20 specifically targets pallets, box pallets, and other load boards, including pallet collars. These items are essential for the transport and handling of goods. The classification is based on the functional design of the article as a platform for moving or stacking goods. Unlike general wood products, pallets are considered transport equipment accessories. The material must be wood, but it can be coniferous or non-coniferous. This code also includes "pallet collars," which are the wooden frames used to turn a standard pallet into a box-like container. The classification remains 4415.20 regardless of whether the pallets are new or used, provided they are being imported as articles of transport. However, if the wood is being imported as scrap or fuel, different codes in heading 4401 would apply.
- Covers
- Standard wooden flat pallets (two-way or four-way entry)
- Wooden box pallets (pallets with sides)
- Wooden pallet collars and frames
- Wooden load boards and platforms for forklifts
- Wooden skids used for heavy machinery transport
- Also under 4415.20
- CHEP Pallets
- PECO Pallets
- EPAL Euro Pallets
- Generic Standard Wooden Pallets
Codes often confused with 4415.20
Common mistake. Wooden pallets are sometimes misclassified under 4415.10, which is reserved for cases, boxes, crates, and drums. While similar, a pallet is a platform, whereas a crate is an enclosure. Another error is using 4421.99 (Other articles of wood) for custom-sized load boards. Since 4415.20 specifically mentions load boards, it takes precedence over the general category of 4421. Additionally, plastic pallets are often confused with wooden ones but must be classified under 3923.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441520 (the code used for wooden pallets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441520 (the code used for wooden pallets) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 441520, not only wooden pallets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $848M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $405M 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $263M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $683M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $534M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $325M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.1B 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 pallets
Brazil classifies wooden pallets under NCM 4415.20.00: HS 4415.20 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 pallets
What is the HS code for Wooden pallets?
The HS code for Wooden pallets is 441520 (Wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars). The HS code for wooden pallets, including box pallets and pallet collars, is 4415.20.
How do I classify Wooden pallets for customs?
Wooden pallets is classified under HS code 441520 — Wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards; pallet collars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are used wooden pallets classified differently?
No, both new and used wooden pallets intended for the transport of goods are classified under HS code 4415.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden pallets (HS 441520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441520 (the code used for wooden pallets) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($848M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($405M) and Czechia ($263M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 pallets (HS 441520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441520 (the code used for wooden pallets) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($683M, 16% of world imports), France ($534M) and Italy ($325M). World imports came to about $4.1B, 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 pallets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441520 for Wooden pallets 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 pallets in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden pallets (HS 441520) is classified under NCM 4415.20.00.