HS Code Subheading

Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes

4401.32 Subheading
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork

About HS Code 440132

This HS code covers wood briquettes, which are compressed blocks of sawdust, wood waste, and scrap, designed for use as fuel. Briquettes offer a denser, more uniform, and often cleaner-burning alternative to traditional firewood, making them popular for residential heating, fireplaces, and some smaller industrial applications. Their consistent size, low moisture content, and ease of storage contribute to efficient combustion and reduced emissions. Trade in wood briquettes is driven by consumer demand for convenient and eco-friendly heating solutions. Compliance with sustainable sourcing and quality standards, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is important for market entry and consumer trust.

Products Under This Code

Hardwood briquettes, softwood briquettes, RUF briquettes, Pini-Kay briquettes, Nestro briquettes, eco-logs, compressed sawdust blocks

Real World Examples

Homefire Ecoal briquettes, RUF wood briquettes, Pini-Kay heat logs, specific brands of compressed sawdust logs, Bio-Blocks briquettes

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 440131 (wood pellets) due to shared raw materials, but briquettes are significantly larger and shaped differently.

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.

Products Classified Under 4401.32

Wood briquettesFuel briquettes

Related Codes

4401.11 Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous 4401.12 Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous 4401.21 Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated 4401.22 Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated 4401.31 Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood pellets 4401.39 Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs or similar forms, other than wood pellets or wood briquettes 4401.41 Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust 4401.49 Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated and not including sawdust

Industry

This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.

Trade Overview

Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Poland are significant exporters, with Western European nations being primary importers for residential heating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 440132?

HS code 440132 covers: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes. This HS code covers wood briquettes, which are compressed blocks of sawdust, wood waste, and scrap, designed for use as fuel. Briquettes offer a denser, more uniform, and often cleaner-burning alternative to traditional firewood, making them popular for residential heating, fireplaces, and some smaller industrial applications. Their consistent size, low moisture content, and ease of storage contribute to efficient combustion and reduced emissions. Trade in wood briquettes is driven by consumer demand for convenient and eco-friendly heating solutions. Compliance with sustainable sourcing and quality standards, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is important for market entry and consumer trust.

What products fall under HS code 440132?

Hardwood briquettes, softwood briquettes, RUF briquettes, Pini-Kay briquettes, Nestro briquettes, eco-logs, compressed sawdust blocks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440132?

Often confused with 440131 (wood pellets) due to shared raw materials, but briquettes are significantly larger and shaped differently.

How is HS code 440132 structured?

HS code 440132 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.