HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4401.49 – Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated and not including sawdust
HS code 4401.49 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated and not including sawdust. It is used for wood chips for fuel, wood shavings for biomass, bark for energy, wood offcuts for fuel and forest residues.
What HS 4401.49 covers
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.
- Covers
- Wood chips for fuel
- Wood shavings for biomass
- Bark for energy
- Wood offcuts for fuel
- Forest residues
- Mulch wood chips
- Particleboard raw material
- Examples
- Valmet (biomass energy solutions)
- Georgia-Pacific (wood products)
- West Fraser Timber (lumber byproducts)
- Stora Enso (biomaterials)
Codes often confused with 4401.49
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440149, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440149 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 16% 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 $40M 14% of world exports
- 2 Canada $29M 10% of world exports
- 3 France $26M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $283M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $60M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $57M 15% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $39M 10% of world imports
World total: $373M 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 4401.49
Brazil does not split HS 4401.49: its NCM code is 4401.49.00.
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 4401.49
What is HS code 440149?
HS code 440149 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440149?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440149 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($40M, 14% of world exports), Canada ($29M) and France ($26M). World exports came to about $283M, 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 440149?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440149 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($60M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($57M) and Sweden ($39M). World imports came to about $373M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440149?
In Brazil, HS code 440149 is NCM 4401.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.