Tropical hardwood · HS 4407.21 · CITES II

Plantation big-leaf mahogany sawn timber, kiln-dried for joinery and yacht building.

Q: Is this genuine Swietenia macrophylla or an African substitute?

This is genuine big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) grown in managed plantations, not Khaya (African mahogany) or Toona.

Q: What standard dimensions are available?

Standard thicknesses include 1" (4/4), 1.5" (6/4), 2" (8/4), and 3" (12/4) with random widths from 6" to 12" and lengths from 6ft to 14ft. Custom cutting lists are accepted.

Q: How long does CITES permit processing take?

CITES export permits through the Thai Department of Agriculture and Forestry typically require 2 to 3 weeks upon receipt of the formal order and buyer import particulars.

Swietenia macrophylla

Genuine big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) from certified plantation stands. Renowned for its superb workability, dimensional stability, warm reddish-brown hue and uniform grain. Shipped kiln-dried with verified legal origin and CITES documentation.

📍 Port of Origin: FOB Bangkok / Laem Chabang, Thailand|🌐 Global Reach: South Asia, Middle East, East Asia, Europe, Americas (CIF / CFR / FOB)

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Kiln-dried sawn mahogany boards stacked in bundles

Specification

What we sell against

HS code4407.21 sawn lumber

GradesFAS (First & Seconds), Select, No. 1 Common

ParametersMoisture 10–12% (KD), uniform reddish-brown heartwood, sound sapwood allowance <5%

PackingSteel-banded bundles with plastic corner protectors

MOQ1 x 20ft container (~18–20 CBM) or 40ft container (~40–45 CBM)

20ft / 40ft20ft: ~18–20 CBM; 40ft: ~40–45 CBM

AnalysisCITES Export Permit, Phytosanitary, Kiln Drying Certificate, Certificate of Origin

IncotermsFOB Bangkok, CIF world ports

Grades

Graded under NHLA rules and international timber specifications

FAS (First and Seconds)

Clear, wide, long boards yielding 83.3% or better clear cuttings. Ideal for high-end furniture, yacht interiors, and architectural moldings.

Select & No. 1 Common

Excellent yield for cabinet framing, solid panel construction, and architectural millwork.

Dimensioned Blanks & Slabs

Custom cut-to-size flitches and body blanks for acoustic and electric guitar construction.

Applications

Marine, architectural and classical cabinetry

Yacht & Marine JoineryClassic boat decking, interior teak-and-mahogany cabinetry, and trim demanding rot resistance and dimensional stability.

Architectural MillworkSolid wood doors, luxury window frames, library wall paneling and grand staircases.

Musical InstrumentsElectric guitar bodies, acoustic guitar necks and piano framing.

Packing & loading

Strict kiln-drying and secure bundle packaging

All genuine Swietenia macrophylla is listed under CITES Appendix II. Legal plantation documentation is provided with every shipment.

Moisture controlDehumidification kiln-dried to 10–12% moisture; certified with kiln monitoring charts

StrappingHigh-tensile polyester or steel strapping with heavy cardboard edge guards

Container stowageTimber bundles placed on kiln-dried runners for forklift handling without surface bruising

PaperworkCITES Appendix II Export Permit, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Legality declaration

Trade FAQ

Mahogany — questions buyers ask

Answers from the trading desk. If yours is not here, put it in the enquiry and it will be answered in the reply.

This is genuine big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) grown in managed plantations, not Khaya (African mahogany) or Toona.

Standard thicknesses include 1" (4/4), 1.5" (6/4), 2" (8/4), and 3" (12/4) with random widths from 6" to 12" and lengths from 6ft to 14ft. Custom cutting lists are accepted.

CITES export permits through the Thai Department of Agriculture and Forestry typically require 2 to 3 weeks upon receipt of the formal order and buyer import particulars.

Logistics & Compliance

Export corridors & destination customs documentation

Shipped directly from Bangkok Port (PAT) and Laem Chabang Deep Sea Port. Every export container of mahogany (HS Code 4407.21) is supported by authenticated origin documentation, laboratory analysis, and phytosanitary clearance tailored to destination port regulations.

South Asia Route

India & Subcontinent — Nhava Sheva & Kandla

Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Kandla · Mundra · Chennai · Kolkata · Chittagong

ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty tariffs backed by Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) Form AI Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary, and PQ clearance certificates.

Transit: ~10–14 days

GCC & Arab Gulf

Middle East & GCC — Jebel Ali & Dammam

Jebel Ali (Dubai) · Dammam · Jeddah · Sohar · Hamad

Full Chamber of Commerce legalisation, attested commercial invoices, non-GMO health declarations, and Halal-conforming packaging where requested.

Transit: ~12–16 days

East Asia & ASEAN

East Asia & ASEAN — Hai Phong & Cat Lai

Hai Phong · Cat Lai (HCMC) · Qingdao · Shanghai · Port Klang

Form D (ASEAN) and Form E (ACFTA) duty concessions, standard SGS pre-shipment quality inspection, and express direct carrier bill of ladings.

Transit: ~4–9 days

Western Markets

Europe & Americas — Rotterdam & Hamburg

Rotterdam · Hamburg · Antwerp · New York · Long Beach

Strict EU phytosanitary passporting, ISPM-15 heat-treated fumigated pallets, full chemical COA (Certificate of Analysis), and CITES export permits where applicable.

Transit: ~22–32 days

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