HS Code 4402Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
3 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 21 in Chapter 44 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4402 covers wood charcoal, from bamboo charcoal to coconut shell charcoal and pressed charcoal briquettes. This page explains what each subheading means and how to pick the right one.
“Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated” divides three ways under heading 4402 — 440210, 440220 and 440290. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 2 of 21 in Chapter 44, Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal, which runs to 128 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 4402 covers
It sits in Chapter 44, wood and articles of wood, which belongs to Section IX. The heading takes in charcoal made from wood, and it also names shell or nut charcoal on purpose.
The words "whether or not agglomerated" matter. Agglomerated means pressed or bound into a shape. So charcoal briquettes fall under this heading, as well as loose lump charcoal.
Many countries build their own tariff lists on top of the world system. You may see HTS 4402 in the United States or HSN code 4402 in India. They all begin with the same four digits, then add more digits for local use.
- 440210: bamboo charcoal, loose or agglomerated
- 440220: nut or shell charcoal, such as coconut shell charcoal, loose or agglomerated
- 440290: charcoal from any other wood, loose or agglomerated
How to choose between 440210, 440220 and 440290
Start with the raw material. The three subheadings are split by what the charcoal was made from, not by its shape or its use.
Follow these steps:
- Was the charcoal made from bamboo? Use 440210.
- Was it made from nut shells or fruit shells, for example coconut shell? Use 440220.
- Was it made from any other wood, such as hardwood logs? Use 440290.
- Is the charcoal pressed into briquettes? Pick the code by raw material in the same way. The pressed shape does not change the subheading.
HS 4402 vs 4401 and other Chapter 44 headings
Buyers often mix up charcoal and fuel wood. Wood that has been burned down to charcoal belongs in 4402 instead.
A quick test helps. If the product is raw or pressed wood that has not been turned into charcoal, look at 4401. If it is charcoal, stay with 4402.
Other nearby headings cover different goods. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you check a product. Keep in mind that duty rates vary by importing country, so check the rate for your own market.
Wood charcoal import and export data (HS 4402)
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next step is seeing who actually trades the product. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
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How to find buyers of wood charcoal
Begin with the right subheading. A bamboo charcoal seller should look at 440210. A coconut shell charcoal seller should look at 440220. A seller of other wood charcoal should look at 440290.
Then open the import data and buyer data pages and search for your code. Suppliers can do the same on the export data and supplier data pages to see who sells the same product. Compare the records, make a short list, and reach out to the companies that match your product.
Nearby headings in Chapter 44
- 4401Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or…9 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 4402?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 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 4402: common questions
What is the HS code for coconut shell charcoal?
Coconut shell charcoal goes under 440220, which is charcoal of nut or shell. This holds whether the charcoal is loose or agglomerated.
What is the HS code for bamboo charcoal?
Bamboo charcoal goes under 440210. This subheading covers bamboo charcoal whether or not it is agglomerated.
What is the HS code for charcoal briquettes?
Charcoal briquettes are classified under 4402, because the heading covers charcoal whether or not agglomerated. Choose the subheading by raw material: bamboo, nut or shell, or other wood. Briquettes made of plain wood, not charcoal, belong in 4401.
What is the difference between HS 4401 and HS 4402?
Heading 4401 covers fuel wood, wood chips, sawdust and wood waste, including wood pellets and briquettes. Heading 4402 covers charcoal.
How can I find importers and exporters of wood charcoal?
Pick your subheading first, then search for it on the import data and export data pages. The buyer data and supplier data pages help you move from records to company names.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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