HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4401.41 – Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust
HS code 4401.41 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated, sawdust. It is used for sawdust for biomass fuel, wood flour, animal bedding sawdust, mushroom substrate sawdust and sawdust for composite boards.
What HS 4401.41 covers
This HS code covers non-agglomerated sawdust, wood waste, and scrap primarily intended for fuel. In international trade, this material is a significant component of the biomass energy sector, where it's used to generate heat and electricity, offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Beyond energy, it finds applications in manufacturing composite wood products, as animal bedding, and even as a raw material for pulp and paper. Major players in this trade include sawmills and woodworking industries as exporters, and power plants, agricultural suppliers, and panel manufacturers as importers. Key considerations for trade involve moisture content, particle size, and adherence to sustainability certifications. Regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) are increasingly critical, requiring due diligence on the origin and legality of the wood to combat deforestation and illegal logging, impacting supply chains globally.
- Covers
- Sawdust for biomass fuel
- Wood flour
- Animal bedding sawdust
- Mushroom substrate sawdust
- Sawdust for composite boards
- Fuel briquette raw material
- Absorbent sawdust
- Examples
- Enviva (wood pellets raw material)
- Drax Power Station (biomass fuel)
- Purina (animal bedding)
- Fungi Perfecti (mushroom cultivation)
Codes often confused with 4401.41
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 440149, which covers other non-agglomerated wood waste and scrap but specifically excludes sawdust. It's also distinct from 440131 or 440139 (agglomerated wood pellets/briquettes).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440141, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440141 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 Germany $70M 30% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $34M 15% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $230M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $37M 15% of world imports
- 2 Norway $30M 12% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $21M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $254M 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 4401.41
Brazil does not split HS 4401.41: its NCM code is 4401.41.00.
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 4401.41
What is HS code 440141?
HS code 440141 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust. This HS code covers non-agglomerated sawdust, wood waste, and scrap primarily intended for fuel. In international trade, this material is a significant component of the biomass energy sector, where it's used to generate heat and electricity, offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Beyond energy, it finds applications in manufacturing composite wood products, as animal bedding, and even as a raw material for pulp and paper. Major players in this trade include sawmills and woodworking industries as exporters, and power plants, agricultural suppliers, and panel manufacturers as importers. Key considerations for trade involve moisture content, particle size, and adherence to sustainability certifications. Regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) are increasingly critical, requiring due diligence on the origin and legality of the wood to combat deforestation and illegal logging, impacting supply chains globally.
What products fall under HS code 440141?
Sawdust for biomass fuel, Wood flour, Animal bedding sawdust, Mushroom substrate sawdust, Sawdust for composite boards, Fuel briquette raw material, Absorbent sawdust
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440141?
This code is often confused with 440149, which covers other non-agglomerated wood waste and scrap but specifically excludes sawdust. It's also distinct from 440131 or 440139 (agglomerated wood pellets/briquettes).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440141?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440141 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70M, 30% of world exports), Sweden ($34M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World exports came to about $230M, 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 440141?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440141 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($37M, 15% of world imports), Norway ($30M) and Switzerland ($21M). World imports came to about $254M, 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 440141 structured?
HS code 440141 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440141?
In Brazil, HS code 440141 is NCM 4401.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.