HS Code 4407
Sawn or Chipped Wood (>6mm Thickness)
HS code 4407 covers wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, exceeding 6mm in thickness, representing the primary classification for international timber and lumber tra
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HS Code 4407 — Sawn or Chipped Wood (>6mm Thickness)
This code covers solid wood that has been sawn lengthwise, sliced, or peeled into planks, beams, or boards thicker than 6mm. It includes both hardwood and softwood that may be planed or sanded but not further shaped.
What's included
- Lumber and planks
- Rough-sawn beams
- Sanded boards (thick)
- Finger-jointed timber
What's excluded
- Veneer sheets under 6mm → use
4408(Items less than or equal to 6mm are classified as veneers.) - Continuously shaped wood (tongued/grooved) → use
4409(Processing beyond simple sawing/sanding moves it to 4409.)
Common examples
- Kiln-dried oak planks 25mm
- Rough sawn Douglas Fir beams
- Sanded pine boards for construction
- Finger-jointed teak timber
Frequently asked questions
What determines if wood is 4407 or 4408?
The thickness threshold is exactly 6mm. Anything above 6mm is 4407; anything 6mm or less is 4408.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Check if timber species is protected under CITES. Timber Legality evidence is mandatory for EU/US imports.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Canada, Russia, Sweden
- Top importers: China, United States, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Thickness of >6mm is the critical diagnostic feature for this lumber classification.
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