HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4401.32 – Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes

HS code 4401.32 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes. It is used for hardwood briquettes, softwood briquettes, RUF briquettes, pini-Kay briquettes and nestro briquettes.

What HS 4401.32 covers

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.

Covers
  • Hardwood briquettes
  • Softwood briquettes
  • RUF briquettes
  • Pini-Kay briquettes
  • Nestro briquettes
  • Eco-logs
  • Compressed sawdust blocks
Examples
  • Homefire Ecoal briquettes
  • RUF wood briquettes
  • Pini-Kay heat logs
  • specific brands of compressed sawdust logs
  • Bio-Blocks briquettes

Codes often confused with 4401.32

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

4401.31Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood pellets

Top exporters and importers of HS code 440132, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440132 in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% 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. 1 Ukraine* ~$29M
  2. 2 Croatia $14M
  3. 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina $8.9M

World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $36M
  2. 2 Denmark $13M
  3. 3 Austria $9.2M

World total: $110M 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 4401.32

Brazil does not split HS 4401.32: its NCM code is 4401.32.00.

  1. 4401.32.00 Wood briquettesBriquetes de madeira

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 4401.32

What is HS code 440132?

HS code 440132 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440132?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440132 in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $29M, 27% of world exports), Croatia ($14M) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($8.9M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 440132?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440132 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 33% of world imports), Denmark ($13M) and Austria ($9.2M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440132?

In Brazil, HS code 440132 is NCM 4401.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.