HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4401.21 – Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated
HS code 4401.21 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. It is used for pine wood chips for biomass, spruce wood particles for fuel, fir wood shavings for energy, larch wood pellets (if agglomerated from chips/particles) and coniferous sawmill waste chips.
What HS 4401.21 covers
This category covers coniferous wood processed into chips or particles specifically for fuel, a common and efficient form for industrial biomass energy generation and large-scale heating systems. This type of fuel wood is highly valued for its consistent energy output, ease of automated feeding, and suitability for co-firing with other fuels. Trade is driven by the global demand for renewable energy and often involves large-volume shipments between countries with significant forestry industries and those with biomass power plants. Strict adherence to sustainability standards and regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is crucial for international trade, ensuring responsible and legal sourcing practices.
- Covers
- Pine wood chips for biomass
- Spruce wood particles for fuel
- Fir wood shavings for energy
- Larch wood pellets (if agglomerated from chips/particles)
- Coniferous sawmill waste chips
- Pulpwood chips for energy
- Examples
- Drax Power Station wood chips (if coniferous)
- specific brands of industrial wood pellets made from coniferous chips
- forestry company biomass fuel
- wood chip boilers
Codes often confused with 4401.21
Common mistake. Can be confused with 440131 (wood pellets from sawdust) or 440122 (non-coniferous chips), requiring careful identification of wood type and form.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440121, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440121 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 27% 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 United States $280M 27% of world exports
- 2 Latvia $140M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $112M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $354M 27% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $158M 12% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $132M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 4401.21
Brazil does not split HS 4401.21: its NCM code is 4401.21.00.
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 4401.21
What is HS code 440121?
HS code 440121 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. This category covers coniferous wood processed into chips or particles specifically for fuel, a common and efficient form for industrial biomass energy generation and large-scale heating systems. This type of fuel wood is highly valued for its consistent energy output, ease of automated feeding, and suitability for co-firing with other fuels. Trade is driven by the global demand for renewable energy and often involves large-volume shipments between countries with significant forestry industries and those with biomass power plants. Strict adherence to sustainability standards and regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is crucial for international trade, ensuring responsible and legal sourcing practices.
What products fall under HS code 440121?
Pine wood chips for biomass, spruce wood particles for fuel, fir wood shavings for energy, larch wood pellets (if agglomerated from chips/particles), coniferous sawmill waste chips, pulpwood chips for energy
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440121?
Can be confused with 440131 (wood pellets from sawdust) or 440122 (non-coniferous chips), requiring careful identification of wood type and form.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440121?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440121 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($280M, 27% of world exports), Latvia ($140M) and Germany ($112M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 440121?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440121 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($354M, 27% of world imports), Denmark ($158M) and Sweden ($132M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 440121 structured?
HS code 440121 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 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440121?
In Brazil, HS code 440121 is NCM 4401.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.