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HSChapter 44
U.S. imports of virola, imbuia & balsa lumber, sawn or chipped lengthwise (HS 440722) totaled $592K in July 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Virola, Imbuia & Balsa Lumber, Sawn or Chipped Lengthwise imports of $592K in July 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $440K.
Last updated: July 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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14 shipments/mo
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4407220006 | Balsa Wood, Sawn/Chipped Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $528K | 0.11% | 1.05% | $556 |
| 4407220091 | Virola & Imbuia Wood Sawn Lengthwise, Gt 6mm Thick | $65K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4407220000 | Virola/Imbuia and Balsa Wood Sawn or Chip Etc | $7K |
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
$592KYoY · Pro
Exports
$7KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Ecuador and Panama together supply 92% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.09%.