HS Code 4405Wood wool; wood flour
1 six-digit code · Heading 5 of 21 in Chapter 44 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4405 is the customs heading for fine wood products: thin wood strands and wood ground to a powder. This page shows what belongs here, what does not, and how to find the trade behind it.
Heading 4405does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Wood wool; wood flour” classify at the single six-digit code 440500. The heading is number 5 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 4405
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 440500 | Wood; wood wool and wood flour |
What HS code 4405 covers
The Harmonized System is the shared naming list that customs offices use to sort goods. Every product gets a code, and that code decides how a shipment is described and taxed. This heading sits inside Section IX, in the wood chapter.
Two goods are named here. Wood wool is wood cut into thin, curly strands. Wood flour is wood ground into a very fine powder. If your goods match one of those two names, this is the tariff classification to check first.
Some people search for the same heading as HSN code 4405. HSN is the name some markets use for the Harmonized System number at the start of their longer codes.
Code 440500: the only six-digit line
Under this heading there is one six-digit line: 440500. So 440500 and heading 4405 point to the same goods. You will not find a split by type, size or use at this level.
Many countries add extra digits for their own tariffs. Those national codes are set by each country and are not listed here. The six-digit level is the part shared worldwide, so it is a solid base when you compare trade between countries.
4405 vs nearby wood headings
Wood goods are easy to mix up. Read the exact words of each heading before you choose one.
A common question is the difference between wood flour and sawdust. In the WCO text, sawdust is listed in 4401, next to wood waste and scrap. That heading also takes fuel wood, chips, particles, pellets and briquettes. Wood flour has its own place in 4405.
Other neighbours are easy to tell apart. Charcoal is in 4402. Railway sleepers are in 4406. Wooden articles that fit nowhere else are in 4421.
Not sure 4405 is the right heading?
A wrong code can cause delays and questions at the border. If your product is a blend, a by-product or sits between two descriptions, do not guess. Compare it with the wording of each close option.
Test your product description in the HS code classifier. Then browse the rest of Chapter 44 to see the wood headings side by side. If your goods may not be wood at all, go back to all HS code chapters.
Who imports and exports wood wool and wood flour
Buyers and sellers of these goods are hard to find with general web searches. Customs filings are a stronger source, because every shipment leaves a record. EximDataX turns those filings into searchable import data and export data.
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.
Start with 440500 and look at the importers and exporters behind it. You can also open buyer data and supplier data pages for more detail.
Related
- Chapter 44: wood and articles of wood
- HS 4401 sawdust and wood waste
- HS 4402 wood charcoal
- HS 4404 hoopwood and split poles
- HS 4406 railway sleepers of wood
- HS 4421 other wooden articles
- All HS code chapters
- HS code classifier
- Import data
- Export data
- Wood wool buyer data
- Wood flour supplier data
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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
- 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
- 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 4405?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code 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 4405: common questions
What does heading 4405 cover?
It covers wood wool and wood flour.
What is the six-digit HS code for wood wool and wood flour?
It is 440500. Nothing sits beneath it, so the heading does not split any further.
Is sawdust classified under 4405?
No. Sawdust has a different home, heading 4401, in the WCO text.
Is the 4-digit code 4405 enough for customs?
Not on its own. The heading has one six-digit line, 440500, so use that for classification. Your country may ask for more digits after it.
How can I find importers and exporters of wood wool and wood flour?
Search the shipment records by 440500 and look at the companies that appear. The details on named parties are in the section above.
What is a common misclassification of wood wool and wood flour?
Mixing them up with sawdust is the usual error. Compare the heading words, or try the classifier.
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