Tropical hardwood · HS 4407.29 · CITES II

CITES-certified rosewood sawn timber, billets and dimension stock.

Dalbergia cochinchinensis / Dalbergia oliveri (Dalbergia spp.)

Selected Dalbergia timber for fine musical instruments, luxury furniture, architectural veneers and artisanal turnery. Every export consignment is backed by verified legal provenance documentation and official CITES Appendix II export permits issued prior to customs release.

📍 Port of Origin: FOB Bangkok / Laem Chabang, Thailand🌐 Global Reach: South Asia, Middle East, East Asia, Europe, Americas (CIF / CFR / FOB)
Planed Siamese rosewood board with dense dark violet heartwood figure
Specification

What we sell against

HS code4407.29 sawn / 4403.49 logs / billets
GradesMaster Grade (instrument), Select & Better (furniture), turning billets
ParametersMoisture 10–14% (KD), heartwood share >95%, defect-free acoustic face
PackingKiln-dried, end-sealed with wax, strapped bundles in steel-banded crates
MOQ1 x 20ft container or LCL crate for certified instrument grade
20ft / 40ft20ft: ~15–18 MT (strapped crates); 40ft: ~24–26 MT
AnalysisCITES Appendix II Export Permit, Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin, Legality Verification
IncotermsFOB Bangkok, CIF main world ports
Grades

Sorted by dimension, density and acoustic clarity

Master / Luthier Grade

Uniform, straight-grained, defect-free billets and fingerboard blanks for acoustic guitars, violin bows, and orchestral woodwinds.

Select & Better (FAS Furniture)

Rich figure, deep claret and black striping, kiln-dried to 10–12% for luxury joinery and architectural casework.

Turning Billets & Squares

Dense, wax-sealed solid pieces for knife handles, cue sticks, luxury turnery and fine carving.

Applications

High-value craftsmanship and acoustic applications

Luthiery & Musical InstrumentsFretboards, guitar bridges, backs, sides and woodwind bodies demanding high dimensional stability and acoustic resonance.
Fine Cabinetry & VeneersLuxury bespoke furniture, bespoke yacht interiors and boardroom architectural panels.
Artisanal TurneryPrecision handles, luxury pens, cue sticks and decorative inlays.
Packing & loading

Protection against moisture fluctuation and handling shock

All Dalbergia species require CITES Appendix II export and import permits. We coordinate verification before dispatch.

End coatingEnd-grain sealed with heavy paraffin wax to prevent checking during ocean voyage
Kiln dryingKiln-dried to 10–14% moisture content; wrapped in UV-resistant waterproof barrier film
CratingBundled with high-tensile steel straps inside heavy-duty fumigated wooden crates
Regulatory documentsCITES Export Permit (DNP Thailand), Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin

Rosewood — 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.

Dalbergia species are listed under CITES Appendix II. Shine Star Trading obtains the official Thai CITES export permit and Phytosanitary Certificate. Buyers must confirm whether their national authority requires a CITES import permit or prior notification.

Yes, musical instrument and furniture lumber is precision kiln-dried to 10–14% moisture content and end-sealed with wax to prevent split ends during sea transit.

Yes, certified luthier and instrument-grade billets can be consolidated in bespoke crates for air freight or LCL seafreight alongside regular containerised cargo.

Tell us the cutting list and the port.

We reply with an indicative price, a packing plan and container fill, and what we can send as a sample.