U.S. imports of Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti & Meranti Bakau Lumber (HS 440725) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti & Meranti Bakau Lumber imports of $2.2M in August 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRed meranti species — grouped under the Shorea genus — are widely traded Southeast Asian hardwoods used in joinery, plywood face veneers, and general construction. The single US tariff line 4407250000 covers dark red meranti, light red meranti, and meranti bakau sawn or chipped lengthwise, whether or not planed or sanded. Malaysia and Indonesia are the dominant global producers of meranti timber, and importers should be aware that some Shorea species are listed under CITES Appendix II, requiring export permits depending on the specific species and country of harvest.
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36 import shipments a month
Certain Shorea species are listed on CITES Appendix II, meaning their trade requires export permits from the country of origin. Not all meranti species are listed, so importers should verify the specific Shorea species in a shipment against the current CITES appendices and confirm permit status with the exporting country's Management Authority before importation.
The distinction is based on the specific Shorea species group: dark red meranti (e.g., S. pauciflora group) tends to be denser and darker, while light red meranti (e.g., S. almon group) is lighter in color and density. Both fall under HTS 4407250000, but buyers in joinery and plywood markets specify the grade because density and color affect workability and finishing characteristics.
Subheading 12 of 21 in heading 4407
Subheading 440725 · $2.2M of $489.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$9KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.6M of Dark Red Meranti, Light Red Meranti & Meranti Bakau Lumber and exported $107K.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407250000 | Dark/Light Red Meranti & Meranti Bakau Lumber | $2.2M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407250000 | Dark/Light Red Meranti & Meranti Bakau Lumber | $9K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Malaysia and Indonesia together supply 100% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.