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U.S. imports of sapele (sapelli) lumber, sawn or chipped lengthwise (HS 440727) totaled $2.3M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO | $808K | -- | -$808K |
| CAMEROON | $548K | -- | -$548K |
| CONGO | $532K | -- | -$532K |
| ITALY | $367K | -- | -$367K |
| CANADA | $27K | $103K | +$76K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4407270000 | SAPELLI/SAPELE WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $2.3M | -- |
SAPELLI/SAPELE WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407270000 | SAPELLI/SAPELE WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $137K |
SAPELLI/SAPELE WOOD, SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
115 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $401K | -- | -$401K |
| Florida | $374K | -- | -$374K |
| North Carolina | $349K | -- | -$349K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $429K | -- | -$429K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $367K | -- | -$367K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $362K | -- | -$362K |