HS Code 4403Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
19 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 21 in Chapter 44 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4403 covers logs and other rough wood, with the bark on or off, and wood that has only been roughly squared. Use this page to find the right six-digit code by tree type, treatment and size.
Heading 4403 is finely cut: 19 six-digit codes, 440311 to 440399, all of them under “Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 3 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 4403
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 440311 | Wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives |
| 440312 | Wood; non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives |
| 440321 | Wood; coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more |
| 440322 | Wood; coniferous species, of pine (pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm |
| 440323 | Wood; coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more |
| 440324 | Wood; coniferous species, of fir (abies spp.) and spruce (picea spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm |
| 440325 | Wood; coniferous species n.e.c. in headings 4403.21 or 4403.23, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more |
| 440326 | Wood; coniferous species n.e.c in headings 4403.22 or 4403.24, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm |
| 440341 | Wood, tropical; as specified in subheading note 2 to this chapter, dark red meranti, light red meranti and meranti bakau, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated |
| 440342 | Wood, tropical; teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated |
| 440349 | Wood, tropical; other than dark red meranti, light red meranti meranti bakau and teak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated |
| 440391 | Wood; oak, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated |
| 440393 | Wood; of beech (fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more |
| 440394 | Wood; of beech (fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm |
| 440395 | Wood; of birch (betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more |
| 440396 | Wood; of birch (betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm |
| 440397 | Wood; of poplar and aspen (populus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated |
| 440398 | Wood; of eucalyptus (eucalyptus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated |
| 440399 | Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403 |
What HS code 4403 covers
The official name is wood in the rough. The bark or sapwood may still be on, or it may be stripped off. The wood may also be roughly squared, which means it has been given a rough square shape.
The heading sits in Chapter 44, wood and articles of wood, inside Section IX. Its codes split on three questions. Is the wood treated? Which tree did it come from? How thick is it?
HS 4403 subheadings by wood type
It is easier to read the codes in four groups than as one long list.
- Pine, fir, spruce and other conifers (440321 to 440326): untreated, split by tree type and by size.
- Other species (440391 and 440393 to 440399): oak, beech, birch, poplar and aspen, eucalyptus, and a catch-all for the rest.
How to pick the right 4403 code
Work through these steps in order. Stop at the first one that fits your wood.
Countries can add more digits after the first six, so check your national tariff as well. The HS code classifier can help you test a product description.
- Step 1: Is the wood treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives? If yes, use 440311 for conifers or 440312 for non-conifers.
- Step 3: If it is untreated pine, use 440321 or 440322. Other conifers go to 440325 or 440326.
- Step 4: For hardwoods, use 440391 for oak, 440393 or 440394 for beech, 440395 or 440396 for birch, 440397 for poplar and aspen, and 440398 for eucalyptus.
- Step 5: Check the size where a code comes in pairs. The first code of a pair is for a smallest cross-section of 15 cm or more.
- Step 6: If nothing above fits, untreated wood of another kind goes to 440399.
4403 vs nearby headings: fuel wood, poles, sleepers, sawn wood
Some goods look close to rough logs but belong elsewhere. Check these before you settle on 4403.
Fuel wood in logs, wood chips, sawdust and wood waste belong in heading 4401. Railway or tramway sleepers of wood have their own heading, 4406.
The biggest mix-up is rough wood against sawn wood. Thinner sheets for veneering and plywood go to heading 4408. Logs that have not been cut in this way stay in 4403.
Who imports and exports rough wood (HS 4403)
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next question is who trades it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
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You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with 4403, or with a single code such as 440342 for teak, 440321 for pine or 440398 for eucalyptus.
Nearby headings in Chapter 44
- 4401Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or…9 codes
- 4402Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated3 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 4403?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 19 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 4403: common questions
What is the HS code for teak wood in the rough?
Untreated teak in the rough goes under 440342, which is the tropical wood code for teak. If the teak has been treated with preservatives, it falls under 440312.
What is the HS code for pine logs?
Untreated pine in the rough uses 440321 when the smallest cross-section is 15 cm or more. It uses 440322 when any cross-section is under 15 cm.
What does HS code 440399 cover?
It covers untreated wood in the rough that is not named in any other 4403 code. It is the catch-all for species the other codes miss.
What is the HS code for eucalyptus wood in the rough?
Untreated eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) in the rough goes under 440398. Treated eucalyptus is non-coniferous wood treated with preservatives, so it uses 440312.
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