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U.S. imports of virola, imbuia & balsa lumber, sawn or chipped lengthwise (HS 440722) totaled $798K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Virola, Imbuia & Balsa Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise imports of $798K in April 2026 ran 59% above the year-to-date monthly average of $502K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBalsa (Ochroma pyramidale) dominates commercial interest in this subheading due to its exceptionally low density, making it a primary structural core material for wind turbine blades, marine sandwich panels, and aerospace composites. Virola and imbuia are South American hardwoods used in furniture, flooring, and decorative applications. The US schedule separates balsa (4407220006) from virola and imbuia (4407220091), reflecting their distinct end-use markets and density profiles. Ecuador is the world's dominant balsa producer, and supply-chain disruptions in that country have historically caused significant lead-time volatility for wind energy manufacturers.
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The HS nomenclature groups these three tropical species together at the 6-digit level based on their botanical and geographic origin characteristics as defined in the chapter's subheading notes. At the US 10-digit level, balsa (4407220006) and virola/imbuia (4407220091) are separated to reflect their distinct commercial uses and trade flows.
Wind energy is the primary driver, as balsa is the preferred core material for wind turbine blade sandwich construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Marine, aerospace, and specialty composite manufacturers are secondary consumers. Importers serving wind turbine blade plants should monitor supply concentration risk given balsa production's geographic concentration.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4407220006 | BALSA WOOD, SAWN/CHIPPED LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $711K | -- |
| 4407220091 | VIROLA & IMBUIA WOOD SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK | $88K | -- |
BALSA WOOD, SAWN/CHIPPED LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
VIROLA & IMBUIA WOOD SAWN LENGTHWISE, GT 6MM THICK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407220000 | VIROLA/IMBUIA AND BALSA WOOD SAWN OR CHIP ETC | $12K |
VIROLA/IMBUIA AND BALSA WOOD SAWN OR CHIP ETC
11 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $185K | -- | -$185K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $180K | -- | -$180K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $173K | $5K | -$168K |