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U.S. imports of iroko lumber, sawn or chipped lengthwise (HS 440728) totaled $484K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Iroko Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise imports of $484K in April 2026 ran 192% above the year-to-date monthly average of $166K.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMEROON | $355K | -- | -$355K |
| GABON | $107K | -- | -$107K |
| MEXICO | -- | $54K | +$54K |
| CONGO | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO | $9K | -- | -$9K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4407280000 | IROKO WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK NESOI | $484K | -- |
IROKO WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407280000 | IROKO WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK NESOI | $54K |
IROKO WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK NESOI
159 m3
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $262K | -- | -$262K |
| Maryland | $194K | -- | -$194K |
| California | $18K | $54K | +$36K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $262K | -- | -$262K |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $190K | -- | -$190K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $54K | +$54K |