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U.S. exports of iroko lumber, sawn or chipped lengthwise (HS 440728) totaled $45K in July 2026.
Iroko Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise imports of $30K in July 2026 ran 79% below the year-to-date monthly average of $147K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataIroko (Milicia excelsa and M. regia), sometimes called African teak for its durability and appearance, is a West African hardwood used in flooring, outdoor furniture, boat building, and heavy construction where teak-like performance is sought at a lower price point. The single US tariff line 4407280000 covers iroko sawn lengthwise exceeding 6mm. Lacey Act plant declaration requirements apply at importation, and buyers should request chain-of-custody documentation from suppliers given ongoing concerns about illegal logging in West African timber supply chains.
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The 'African teak' nickname is a trade name reflecting iroko's similar durability and appearance to true teak, not a botanical relationship. For HTS purposes, iroko (Milicia spp.) classifies under 4407280000, entirely separate from true teak (Tectona grandis) under 4407230100. Using the correct botanical species name in Lacey Act declarations and commercial documents is essential to avoid misclassification.
Importers should request FSC or equivalent chain-of-custody certification, harvest permits from the country of origin's forestry authority, and species verification documentation. The Lacey Act's 'due care' standard requires importers to take reasonable steps to verify legal harvest; relying solely on supplier representations without independent documentation may not satisfy that standard in an enforcement action.
HSChapter 44
Subheading 20 of 21 in heading 4407
Subheading 440728 · $30K of $502.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407280000 | Iroko Wood, Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick NESOI | $30K | 1.09% | 10.92% | $330 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407280000 | Iroko Wood, Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick NESOI | $45K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$30KYoY · Pro
Exports
$45KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Bermuda together take 72% of it.
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rate provision · imports
89.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.09%.