HS Code 4401Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms
9 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 21 in Chapter 44 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4401 is where customs places firewood and other wood burned for energy, from split logs to pellets. Use this page to tell its subheadings apart and to find who trades these goods.
Heading 4401 opens Chapter 44: it is the first of the chapter’s 21 headings, and goods answering to “Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms” divide across 9 six-digit codes, 440111 to 440149. The heading is number 1 of 21 in Chapter 44, Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, which runs to 128 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4401
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 440111 | Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous |
| 440112 | Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous |
| 440121 | Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated |
| 440122 | Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated |
| 440131 | Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood pellets |
| 440132 | Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes |
| 440139 | Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs or similar forms, other than wood pellets or wood briquettes |
| 440141 | Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust |
| 440149 | Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated and not including sawdust |
What HS code 4401 covers
Fuel wood is wood that people burn for heat or power. Heading 4401 takes it in many shapes. Some are logs, billets, twigs and faggots, which are small bundles of twigs.
Some of these goods are pressed into a fixed shape. Customs calls this agglomerated. Wood pellets and wood briquettes are the common examples. Wood sold as firewood or as biomass fuel usually belongs here.
You may also see the number written as HSN code 4401 or HTS code 4401. The first six digits are the same in every country. Each country adds its own extra digits after that, so check the national tariff before you ship.
How to choose the right fuel wood subheading
Work through three questions. First, what form is the wood in: whole pieces, chips, or sawdust and waste? Second, is the wood coniferous or non-coniferous? Third, has it been pressed together?
Coniferous wood comes from trees such as pine or fir. Non-coniferous wood comes from broadleaf trees. This split applies to logs and to chips. It does not apply to sawdust and waste.
- Loose, unpressed material: 440141 for sawdust, 440149 for other waste and scrap.
4401 vs nearby wood headings
Several nearby headings sound alike, so goods are often filed in the wrong one. Charcoal is made by burning wood, and it has its own heading. Raw timber that has not been cut into boards sits in the rough-wood heading.
Very fine wood products such as wood wool and wood flour go to their own heading. Wood sawn lengthwise into boards or beams goes to the sawn-wood heading. Boards made from pressed chips and glue are a different good again.
A simple test helps. If the product is sold to be burned, stay in 4401. If it is sold to build or make something, look at the other headings.
Import and export data for fuel wood, pellets and chips
Traders often want to know who buys and sells fuel wood. Pick the subheading that fits your goods, then look at the records filed under it.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
To compare countries, filter the live records by market. Pellet and chip sellers can use this to build a list of possible buyers.
Related
- Chapter 44 wood and articles of wood
- HS 4402 wood charcoal
- HS 4403 wood in the rough
- HS 4405 wood wool and wood flour
- HS 4407 sawn wood
- HS 4410 particle board and OSB
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Nearby headings in Chapter 44
- 4402Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated3 codes
- 4403Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly…19 codes
- 4404Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn…2 codes
- 4405Wood wool; wood flour1 code
- 4406Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood4 codes
- 4407Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed…21 codes
- 4408Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood)…4 codes
- 4409Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled)…4 codes
- 4410Particle board, oriented strand board (osb) and similar board (e.g.…4 codes
- 4411Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with…6 codes
- 4412Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood14 codes
- 4413Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes1 code
Who ships under 4401?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 9 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section IX: Wood, Cork, Straw and Plaiting Materials, chapters 44–46.
HS Code 4401: common questions
What does 4401 mean in the HS system?
It is a four-digit heading in Chapter 44, inside Section IX. It groups wood that is meant to be used as fuel, plus wood waste.
What is the HS code for wood pellets?
Wood pellets are under 440131.
What is the HS code for wood briquettes?
Use 440132. It is the pressed-briquette version of the same sawdust and waste.
What is the difference between HS 4401.11 and 4401.12?
The wood type.
Which HS code is used for sawdust?
Loose sawdust goes under 440141. Pressed sawdust moves to the pellet, briquette or other pressed-form codes.
Where can I find HS 4401 import and export data?
Open the import data and export data pages and look up the four-digit heading. The demo page shows how the records work.
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