Customs tariff code 4409.21: Of bamboo
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4409.21 covers Of bamboo. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4409.21 is HS subheading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 44. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4409.21
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 3
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 44WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD; WOOD CHARCOAL
- 4409Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed
- 4409.21Of bamboo
From HS code to customs tariff code 4409.21
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Výrobok je interiérová podlahová krytina, vyrobená z hutneného bambusu. Výrobok sa dodáva v rozmeroch 915 x 96 x 14 mm (dĺžka x šírka x hrúbka). Na bokoch podlahovej krytiny sú vyfrézované perá a drážky s hĺbkou 5 mm a slúžia na uchytenie jednotlivých častí krytiny. Podlahová krytina je na povrchu hladká, bez povrchovej úpravy, prípadne farbená, alebo upravená lakom.
Výrobok je vonkajšia podlahová krytina, vyrobená z hutneného bambusu. Výrobok sa dodáva v rozmeroch 1850 x 100 x 20 mm (dĺžka x šírka x hrúbka). Na povrchu je drážkovaný (17 jemných drážok). Podlahová krytina je impregnovaná prírodným olejom.
Výrobok je vonkajšia podlahová krytina, vyrobená z hutneného bambusu. Výrobok sa dodáva v rozmeroch 1850 x 140 x 20 mm (dĺžka x šírka x hrúbka). Na povrchu je obojstranne drážkovaný (23 jemnejších drážok na jednej strane a 6 hlbších drážok na strane druhej) - je možné obojstranné ukladanie podlahovej krytiny (podľa výberu drážkovanej strany). Na bokoch podlahovej krytiny sú vyfrézované drážky s hĺbkou 14 mm a slúžia na uchytenie krytiny k podložke (pomocou oceľových výliskov, ktoré sa na podložku upevňujú šraubami). Podlahová krytina je impregnovaná prírodným olejom.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 4409 10 bis 4409 29: 1. Friese für Parkett, nicht zusammengesetzt, etwa 4o cm lang x 6 cm breit und 2 cm dick, hergestellt aus massivem Holz, mit einer gefederten Seite (Länge) und der gegenüberliegenden genuteten Seite. Die Enden (Breite) sind ebenfalls bearbeitet und haben eine gefederte und genutete Kante.
1. Zu Kapitel 44 gehören nicht: a) Holz in Form von Spänen, Plättchen oder Schnitzeln, zerkleinert, gemahlen oder pulverisiert, von der hauptsächlich zur Riechmittelherstellung oder zu Zwecken der Medizin, Insektenvertilgung, Schädlingsbekämpfung und dergleichen verwendeten Art (Position 1211) (RV E4401A00); b) Bambus oder andere holzige Stoffe von der hauptsächlich zum Herstellen von Korb- oder Flechtwaren verwendeten Art, roh, auch gespalten, in der Längsrichtung gesägt oder auf Längen zugeschnitten (Position 1401) (RV E4401B00); c) Holz in Form von Spänen, Plättchen oder Schnitzeln, gemahlen oder pulverisiert, von der hauptsächlich zum Färben oder Gerben verwendeten Art (Position 1404) (RV E4401C00); d) Aktivkohle (Position 3802) (RV E4401D00); e) Waren der Position 4202 (RV E4401E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 46 (RV E4401F00); g) Schuhe und Teile davon des Kapitels 64 (RV E4401G00); h) …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4409.21 cover?
Code 4409.21 covers Of bamboo. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4409.21?
The third-country duty rate for 4409.21 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 4409.21?
The first six digits form the HS code: 440921. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4409.21 have?
4409.21 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4409.21 sit in the tariff?
4409.21 sits in this hierarchy: 44 WOOD AND ARTICLES OF WOOD; WOOD CHARCOAL > 4409 Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4409.21?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4409.21, for example SK2383/10/5219/9. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 4409.21 in scope of the EUDR?
Yes. 4409.21 appears in Annex I of the EU deforestation regulation (commodity wood). A due diligence statement and geolocation data for the plots of production are required.
Does customs tariff code 4409.21 change?
4409.21 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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