U.S. imports of Sapele (Sapelli) Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise (HS 440727) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Sapele (Sapelli) Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise paid $1K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum), also traded as sapelli, is a West and Central African hardwood prized for its interlocked grain producing a distinctive ribbon figure, making it a preferred species for high-end furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, and architectural millwork. The single US tariff line 4407270000 covers sapele sawn lengthwise exceeding 6mm. Sapele is not currently CITES-listed, but it is subject to the Lacey Act, which requires importers to declare the species name, country of harvest, and quantity on the Plant and Plant Product Declaration form at entry.
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73 import shipments a month
The Lacey Act requires importers to file a Plant and Plant Product Declaration (PPQ Form 505) declaring the genus and species (Entandrophragma cylindricum), the country where the wood was harvested, the quantity, and the value. This declaration must accompany the entry at the time of importation; failure to file or filing with false information can result in civil or criminal penalties.
Sapele's interlocked grain creates a ribbon or stripe figure when quartersawn, which commands a significant premium over plain-sawn stock in the furniture and millwork trades. Buyers typically specify quartersawn or riftsawn orientation in purchase contracts, and grading follows the exporting country's or buyer's own specifications rather than a universal standard, so importers should confirm grade definitions with suppliers to avoid disputes at delivery.
Subheading 13 of 21 in heading 4407
Subheading 440727 · $2.0M of $489.0M
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407270000 | Sapelli/Sapele Wood, Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $2.0M | 0.06% | 1.12% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407270000 | Sapelli/Sapele Wood, Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $215K |
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
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$215KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $28.5M of Sapele (Sapelli) Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise and exported $1.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Congo (Republic of the Congo) and Cameroon together supply 77% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
98.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.06% of imports for consumption.