In order to improve utilization of imported wood, wood properties of imported Swietenia macrophylla wood which was widely used at in China was tested and evaluated according to relevant Chinese national standards.The results showed that: 1) air-dry density grade of the wood was classified as medium with smaller differential shrinkage and better dimensional stability in dry shrinkage. 2) comprehensive strength evaluation grade of the wood was classified as low with high shearing-strength parallel to grain, big hardness, medium bending strength but poor bending modulus of elasticity and poor impact toughness.Therefore, it was suggested that characteristics of the wood properties should be fully considered to make better use of the wood.