EUDR for Wood Furniture and Timber Products from India

EUDR compliance for wood furniture made in India

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires the operator placing wooden furniture on the EU market to file a due-diligence statement with plot-level geolocation of the timber. It applies from 30 December 2026, for micro and small operators too, because wooden furniture was already covered by the EU Timber Regulation. India is rated low risk, but geolocation and legality data are still required.

Last reviewed 12 Oct 2026Written by Renu Rajpurohit

Applies from

30 Dec 2026 for wooden furniture, all operator sizes; 30 Jun 2027 only for micro and small operators of products outside the EU Timber Regulation

Products

Wooden furniture (9403 wood lines) and wooden seats (9401)

India's rating

Low risk: simplified due diligence

Still required

Plot geolocation and legality information

Excluded

100% recycled wood; used and second-hand products

Key takeaways

The duty to file the due-diligence statement sits with the EU operator, not the Indian factory.
Low-risk status for India reduces the risk-assessment work, not the data you must collect.
The hard part for Indian furniture is tracing plantation timber back to the plot it grew on.

Scope and dates

The EUDR is Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. Its application dates were set by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, and the Commission's May 2026 review ruled out any further delay.

Last reviewed 12 Oct 2026. Re-check the primary texts before you rely on a date.
Point	Position on 12 Oct 2026	Source
Large and medium operators	Apply from 30 December 2026	Reg. (EU) 2025/2650
Micro and small operators	Apply from 30 December 2026 for wood products already covered by the EU Timber Regulation, including wooden furniture; from 30 June 2027 for other products	Reg. (EU) 2025/2650
Furniture in scope	Wooden furniture under heading 9403 (wood lines) and wooden seats under 9401	Reg. (EU) 2023/1115, Annex I
India	Low risk: simplified due diligence; geolocation and legality data still needed	Impl. Reg. (EU) 2025/1093
Recycled wood	Products made entirely from recycled wood are excluded	Reg. (EU) 2023/1115
Used and second-hand products	Excluded by a July 2026 amendment (confirm the amendment number on EUR-Lex)	European Commission, 13 Jul 2026

What data is required

Before wooden furniture is placed on the EU market, the operator files a due-diligence statement. For a low-risk country such as India, the operator still has to collect the information, even though the risk-assessment and mitigation steps are simplified. In practice, for each shipment you need:

Geolocation. The plots of land where the timber in the product was harvested, not just the sawmill or the factory.
Legality. Information showing the wood was produced in line with the relevant laws of the country of production.
Product and quantity. What the product is, its HS code, and how much is being placed on the market.
Species. The wood species in each component, including drawer sides, backs and any panel products.
Supplier chain. Who supplied the timber to the factory, and who supplied it to them.

Confirm the full information list in the regulation text (Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) and the Commission's guidance. This page does not replace it.

What this means for goods made in India

Most Indian export furniture is made from plantation and farm-grown timber, mainly sheesham, mango and acacia. That helps on legality and deforestation risk, but it makes plot-level geolocation hard:

Mandi auctions. Logs are often bought at timber auctions where lots from many farms are mixed. The factory may know the auction, not the farms.
Farm plantations. Trees grown on farm boundaries and small holdings come from many small plots, each of which needs a geolocation.
Reclaimed wood. A product is excluded only if it is made entirely from recycled wood. New-wood parts, such as new drawer boxes or a new mango top on a reclaimed base, bring the product back into scope for that content.
Mixed materials. Plywood, MDF and other panels used for backs and drawer bottoms are wood too. Ask where the panel mill sourced its timber.

Most factories cannot yet document the chain from sawmill back to plot. Start the conversation with suppliers now, and agree in your purchase order which records they must hand over with each shipment.

Ask your supplier for

Timber purchase invoices or auction slips for the logs used in your order, transit permits where the state requires them, the species of every wood component, the plot or farm locations the timber came from, and a written statement of which parts (if any) are reclaimed.

How an inspection helps

An inspection does not make a product EUDR-compliant and cannot replace the operator's due diligence. What it can do is give you independent evidence from the factory floor that the goods and the paperwork match:

Check that the timber purchase records the factory shows cover the quantity and species in your order
Compare the species you see in the goods with the species on the purchase order and the supplier's declaration
Record which components are solid wood, reclaimed wood, plywood or MDF, with photos
Photograph and list the origin and legality documents the factory holds, so you can follow up on gaps
Pull samples for wood species identification at an accredited lab when the species is in doubt

Findings go into the report, and a document gap that you need to decide on is reported as Hold rather than hidden in the notes. See how the verdict works.

FSC and legality

Certification such as FSC chain of custody can be a useful source of information for due diligence, but the EUDR places the responsibility on the operator. Check the Commission's guidance on how certification is treated before relying on a certificate alone. For US-bound furniture, legality is also covered by the Lacey Act, which asks for the species and country of harvest on an import declaration.

A guide to FSC and timber legality in India is coming soon.

Sources

Several official sites did not load during our 12 Oct 2026 review; re-check each point against the primary text before relying on it. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

EUDR questions from furniture importers

Does furniture made from reclaimed wood fall under the EUDR?

Products made entirely from recycled wood are excluded. Furniture that mixes reclaimed wood with new wood, such as new mango drawers in a reclaimed frame, is not excluded: the new-wood content needs geolocation and legality data. Keep records that show which parts are reclaimed.

Is India classified as low risk under the EUDR?

Yes. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 rates India low risk. That allows simplified due diligence, but the operator must still collect geolocation of the plots of land and information showing the wood was legally produced.

Can the Indian exporter submit the due-diligence statement?

The statement is the duty of the operator that places the product on the EU market, which for imported furniture is normally the EU importer. The Indian exporter's job is to supply the geolocation, species and legality records. Confirm your role against the regulation text.

When does the EUDR apply to wood furniture?

From 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, under Regulation (EU) 2025/2650. The later 30 June 2027 date for micro and small operators does not apply to wood products already covered by the EU Timber Regulation, which includes wooden furniture: micro and small operators placing those on the EU market must also comply from 30 December 2026. The Commission's May 2026 review ruled out a further delay.

Are used and second-hand pieces covered?

An amendment adopted in July 2026 excludes used and second-hand products. Confirm the amendment's number and exact wording on EUR-Lex before relying on it.

Can an inspection company certify EUDR compliance?

No. Compliance rests with the operator's due diligence. An inspection can check that the goods match the documents, record the species and origin papers the factory holds, and pull samples for lab species identification.