Bagassa guianensis

Tatajuba

Heavy-duty durability with a warm golden tone

Origin

South America

Durability

High

Density

~800–900 kg/m³

Why choose Tatajuba

Tatajuba combines genuine structural strength with strong resistance to decay and termites. It darkens beautifully with age, making it a dependable, handsome choice for boardwalks, exterior structures and heavy-traffic decks.

Class 1–2 durability (EN 350): resists decay and termites

Strong structural performance for heavy-duty exteriors

Warm golden-brown tone that matures gracefully with age

FAS export grade, kiln-dried to 12–16% MC

Typical applications

DeckingUnderdeckingBlocksGarden TilesRough Sawn

Technical overview

Botanical name

Bagassa guianensis

Origin

South America

Grade

FAS (First and Seconds) — premium export grade

Density (12% MC)

~800–900 kg/m³

Janka hardness

1,720 lbf (≈7,650 N)

Durability

High

Durability class

Class 1–2 — durable to very durable (EN 350)

Natural resistance

Decay, termites, weathering

Drying & moisture

Air-dried or kiln-dried (KD 12–16% MC)

Color & grain

Smooth golden-brown tones that darken beautifully with age

Finishing

Natural, oiled

Available formats

Decking · Underdecking · Blocks · Garden Tiles · Rough Sawn

Typical measures

19×140 mm·21×100 mm·21×145 mm·25×140 mm1" × 6"·41×68 mm·45x70 mm

— other sizes on request

Compliance & sustainability

We work exclusively with compliant and traceable suppliers; every shipment is documented against the regulatory and sustainability requirements of its destination market in Europe or the United States.

FSC-certified sourcing available CITES where applicable EUDR & US import documentation

Sourcing & logistics

Built around your import operation.

Packaging

Premium bundling in 40' HC containers — custom specs on request (e.g. Australian bundling, 4×4 strapping)

Shipping

Primarily FOB — CFR and CIF on request

Minimum order

From one 40' container — mixed-species loads possible

Lead time

Typically 6–10 weeks after order confirmation

Documentation

Full export documentation provided for every shipment

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