HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4402.10 – Wood; charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated
HS code 4402.10 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated. It is used for bamboo charcoal briquettes, bamboo activated carbon, bamboo charcoal powder, bamboo charcoal air purifiers and bamboo charcoal for grilling.
What HS 4402.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers charcoal made from bamboo, whether or not it has been agglomerated into briquettes or other forms. Bamboo charcoal is highly valued in international trade for its unique properties, including high porosity, excellent absorption capabilities, and sustainable sourcing potential. It's widely used as a natural air purifier, deodorizer, water filter, and in various industrial applications like activated carbon production. In the culinary world, it's prized for grilling due to its clean burn and high heat. Exporters are typically countries with abundant bamboo resources, such as China, Vietnam, and India, while importers include consumer goods manufacturers, environmental product companies, and specialty food retailers globally. Key trade aspects include quality control, carbonization process, and increasingly, adherence to sustainability standards like those implied by the EUDR, ensuring responsible sourcing practices.
- Covers
- Bamboo charcoal briquettes
- Bamboo activated carbon
- Bamboo charcoal powder
- Bamboo charcoal air purifiers
- Bamboo charcoal for grilling
- Bamboo charcoal soap
- Water filter bamboo charcoal
- Examples
- Moso Bamboo (charcoal products)
- Binchotan (traditional Japanese charcoal, bamboo versions exist)
- Cariloha (bamboo products)
- KORIN (culinary charcoal)
Codes often confused with 4402.10
Common mistake. This code is specific to bamboo charcoal; it should not be confused with 440220 (nut or shell charcoal) or 440290 (other wood charcoal). The key differentiator is the source material: bamboo.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440210 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 20% 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 China $41M 86% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.1M 2.2% of world exports
- 3 Germany $851K 1.8% of world exports
World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $11M 20% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $11M 19% of world imports
- 3 United States $5.3M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $57M 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 4402.10
Brazil does not split HS 4402.10: its NCM code is 4402.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.02 →
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.
Questions about HS 4402.10
What is HS code 440210?
HS code 440210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated. This HS code specifically covers charcoal made from bamboo, whether or not it has been agglomerated into briquettes or other forms. Bamboo charcoal is highly valued in international trade for its unique properties, including high porosity, excellent absorption capabilities, and sustainable sourcing potential. It's widely used as a natural air purifier, deodorizer, water filter, and in various industrial applications like activated carbon production. In the culinary world, it's prized for grilling due to its clean burn and high heat. Exporters are typically countries with abundant bamboo resources, such as China, Vietnam, and India, while importers include consumer goods manufacturers, environmental product companies, and specialty food retailers globally. Key trade aspects include quality control, carbonization process, and increasingly, adherence to sustainability standards like those implied by the EUDR, ensuring responsible sourcing practices.
What products fall under HS code 440210?
Bamboo charcoal briquettes, Bamboo activated carbon, Bamboo charcoal powder, Bamboo charcoal air purifiers, Bamboo charcoal for grilling, Bamboo charcoal soap, Water filter bamboo charcoal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440210?
This code is specific to bamboo charcoal; it should not be confused with 440220 (nut or shell charcoal) or 440290 (other wood charcoal). The key differentiator is the source material: bamboo.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($41M, 86% of world exports), Italy ($1.1M) and Germany ($851K). World exports came to about $48M, 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 440210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440210 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($11M, 20% of world imports), South Korea ($11M) and the United States ($5.3M). World imports came to about $57M, 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 440210 structured?
HS code 440210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440210?
In Brazil, HS code 440210 is NCM 4402.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.