About HS Code 440149
This HS code encompasses non-agglomerated wood waste and scrap, excluding sawdust, primarily used for fuel. This category includes wood chips, shavings, bark, and offcuts that are byproducts of lumber production, furniture manufacturing, and other woodworking processes. Internationally, these materials are crucial for biomass energy generation, providing a sustainable fuel source for industrial boilers and power plants. They also serve as raw material for particleboard, mulch, and landscaping. Exporters typically include large sawmills, timber processors, and forestry operations, while importers are often energy companies, panel manufacturers, and agricultural sectors. Key trade considerations include material consistency, moisture levels, and compliance with environmental regulations such as the EUDR and EUTR, which demand verifiable legal and sustainable sourcing to prevent deforestation and illegal timber trade.
Products Under This Code
Wood chips for fuel, Wood shavings for biomass, Bark for energy, Wood offcuts for fuel, Forest residues, Mulch wood chips, Particleboard raw material
Real World Examples
Valmet (biomass energy solutions), Georgia-Pacific (wood products), West Fraser Timber (lumber byproducts), Stora Enso (biomaterials)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 440141, which specifically covers sawdust. It can also be confused with 440131 or 440139 if the wood waste is agglomerated into pellets or briquettes, or with 4407 for sawn wood if not clearly waste.
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 4401.49
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
Leading importers are often EU nations like Sweden and Finland for their bioenergy sectors, with significant exports coming from Canada, the USA, and Russia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 440149?
HS code 440149 covers: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated and not including sawdust. This HS code encompasses non-agglomerated wood waste and scrap, excluding sawdust, primarily used for fuel. This category includes wood chips, shavings, bark, and offcuts that are byproducts of lumber production, furniture manufacturing, and other woodworking processes. Internationally, these materials are crucial for biomass energy generation, providing a sustainable fuel source for industrial boilers and power plants. They also serve as raw material for particleboard, mulch, and landscaping. Exporters typically include large sawmills, timber processors, and forestry operations, while importers are often energy companies, panel manufacturers, and agricultural sectors. Key trade considerations include material consistency, moisture levels, and compliance with environmental regulations such as the EUDR and EUTR, which demand verifiable legal and sustainable sourcing to prevent deforestation and illegal timber trade.
What products fall under HS code 440149?
Wood chips for fuel, Wood shavings for biomass, Bark for energy, Wood offcuts for fuel, Forest residues, Mulch wood chips, Particleboard raw material
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440149?
This code is distinct from 440141, which specifically covers sawdust. It can also be confused with 440131 or 440139 if the wood waste is agglomerated into pellets or briquettes, or with 4407 for sawn wood if not clearly waste.
How is HS code 440149 structured?
HS code 440149 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.