HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4401.22 – Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated
HS code 4401.22 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. It is used for oak wood chips for biomass, birch wood particles for fuel, maple wood shavings for energy, beech wood pellets (if agglomerated from chips/particles) and eucalyptus wood chips.
What HS 4401.22 covers
This HS code encompasses non-coniferous wood, such as hardwoods, that has been processed into chips or particles for use as fuel. This form is widely utilized in industrial boilers, district heating systems, and some specialized residential heating, valued for its higher energy density and often lower resin content compared to coniferous varieties. The trade in these wood chips is a significant part of the global biomass energy market, with a strong focus on sustainable forestry practices, efficient logistics, and consistent quality. Compliance with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is essential for market access, particularly in European markets seeking verified sustainable sources.
- Covers
- Oak wood chips for biomass
- Birch wood particles for fuel
- Maple wood shavings for energy
- Beech wood pellets (if agglomerated from chips/particles)
- Eucalyptus wood chips
- Agricultural waste wood chips
- Examples
- Biomass power plants using hardwood chips
- specific brands of industrial wood pellets made from non-coniferous chips
- agricultural waste wood chips
- wood chip-fired heating systems
Codes often confused with 4401.22
Common mistake. Often confused with 440131 (wood pellets from sawdust) or 440121 (coniferous chips), necessitating precise classification based on wood type.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440122, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440122 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% 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 Vietnam* ~$2.9B 60% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Australia $597M 12% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $361M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.9B 53% of world imports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 30% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $251M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $5.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4401.22
Brazil does not split HS 4401.22: its NCM code is 4401.22.00.
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 4401.22
What is HS code 440122?
HS code 440122 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. This HS code encompasses non-coniferous wood, such as hardwoods, that has been processed into chips or particles for use as fuel. This form is widely utilized in industrial boilers, district heating systems, and some specialized residential heating, valued for its higher energy density and often lower resin content compared to coniferous varieties. The trade in these wood chips is a significant part of the global biomass energy market, with a strong focus on sustainable forestry practices, efficient logistics, and consistent quality. Compliance with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) is essential for market access, particularly in European markets seeking verified sustainable sources.
What products fall under HS code 440122?
Oak wood chips for biomass, birch wood particles for fuel, maple wood shavings for energy, beech wood pellets (if agglomerated from chips/particles), eucalyptus wood chips, agricultural waste wood chips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440122?
Often confused with 440131 (wood pellets from sawdust) or 440121 (coniferous chips), necessitating precise classification based on wood type.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440122?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440122 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $2.9B, 60% of world exports), Australia ($597M) and Thailand ($361M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 440122?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440122 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.9B, 53% of world imports), Japan ($1.6B) and Indonesia ($251M). World imports came to about $5.4B, 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 440122 structured?
HS code 440122 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440122?
In Brazil, HS code 440122 is NCM 4401.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.