HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4401.11 – Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous
HS code 4401.11 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous. It is used for pine firewood logs, spruce billets, fir kindling bundles, larch fuel wood and cedar logs for burning.
What HS 4401.11 covers
This category encompasses coniferous wood specifically designated for fuel, traded in its raw, bulky forms such as logs, billets, twigs, or faggots. It serves as a fundamental energy source for residential heating, cooking, and industrial processes, particularly in regions with abundant forest resources and colder climates. The trade is influenced by seasonal demand, energy prices, and environmental policies promoting renewable energy. Major importers are often countries seeking to diversify their energy mix or those with limited domestic timber, while exporters are typically heavily forested nations. Compliance with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is critical for trade into the EU, ensuring legality and sustainability throughout the supply chain.
- Covers
- Pine firewood logs
- Spruce billets
- Fir kindling bundles
- Larch fuel wood
- Cedar logs for burning
- Coniferous faggots
- Agglomerated coniferous fuel wood
- Examples
- Home Depot firewood bundles
- local forestry company fuel logs
- specific brands of kiln-dried pine logs
- wood from sustainable forestry operations
- biomass fuel logs
Codes often confused with 4401.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 4403 (unworked wood) if not clearly designated for fuel, or 440112 if the wood is non-coniferous.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440111, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440111 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $33M 19% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $16M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Latvia $15M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $169M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $18M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $17M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $15M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $162M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4401.11
Brazil does not split HS 4401.11: its NCM code is 4401.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about HS 4401.11
What is HS code 440111?
HS code 440111 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous. This category encompasses coniferous wood specifically designated for fuel, traded in its raw, bulky forms such as logs, billets, twigs, or faggots. It serves as a fundamental energy source for residential heating, cooking, and industrial processes, particularly in regions with abundant forest resources and colder climates. The trade is influenced by seasonal demand, energy prices, and environmental policies promoting renewable energy. Major importers are often countries seeking to diversify their energy mix or those with limited domestic timber, while exporters are typically heavily forested nations. Compliance with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is critical for trade into the EU, ensuring legality and sustainability throughout the supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 440111?
Pine firewood logs, spruce billets, fir kindling bundles, larch fuel wood, cedar logs for burning, coniferous faggots, agglomerated coniferous fuel wood
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440111?
Can be confused with 4403 (unworked wood) if not clearly designated for fuel, or 440112 if the wood is non-coniferous.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440111?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440111 in UN Comtrade data were France ($33M, 19% of world exports), South Africa ($16M) and Latvia ($15M). World exports came to about $169M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 440111?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440111 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($18M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($17M) and France ($15M). World imports came to about $162M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 440111 structured?
HS code 440111 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440111?
In Brazil, HS code 440111 is NCM 4401.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.