HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4403.21 – Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more
HS code 4403.21 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more. It is used for large pine sawlogs, untreated pine utility poles, industrial pine timber, rough-squared pine beams and raw pine logs for milling.
What HS 4403.21 covers
This category covers large-diameter logs of coniferous pine (Pinus spp.) that are in their raw, untreated state. This means the wood is 'in the rough' – it may or may not have bark or sapwood removed, or be roughly squared, but it has not been further processed into sawn timber. The defining characteristic is its smallest cross-sectional dimension being 15 cm or more, indicating substantial logs typically destined for sawmills to produce structural timber, utility poles, or other large-scale construction materials. Importers are often countries with high demand for timber but insufficient domestic forest resources, such as China, Germany, and Sweden. Exporters are nations with vast pine forests and established logging industries, including Russia, Canada, and the USA. Key aspects of this trade include sustainable forestry practices, timber legality (e.g., EUDR, EUTR compliance), pest control measures, and the complex logistics of transporting heavy, bulky raw materials across international borders.
- Covers
- Large pine sawlogs
- Untreated pine utility poles
- Industrial pine timber
- Rough-squared pine beams
- Raw pine logs for milling
- Large diameter pine posts
- Heavy pine construction logs
- Examples
- Southern Yellow Pine logs (USA)
- Scots Pine logs (Europe)
- Radiata Pine logs (New Zealand/Chile)
- Siberian Pine logs (Russia)
- Ponderosa Pine logs (USA)
Codes often confused with 4403.21
Common mistake. Can be confused with 440322 (smaller pine logs) due to the species, but the key differentiator is the 'smallest cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more'. Also, 4407 (sawn timber) if already processed into planks.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440321, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440321 in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% 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 New Zealand $1.6B 63% of world exports
- 2 Australia $130M 5.1% of world exports
- 3 United States $128M 5.0% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.1B 63% of world imports
- 2 India $359M 11% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $168M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 4403.21
Brazil does not split HS 4403.21: its NCM code is 4403.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.03 →
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 4403.21
What is HS code 440321?
HS code 440321 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more. This category covers large-diameter logs of coniferous pine (Pinus spp.) that are in their raw, untreated state. This means the wood is 'in the rough' – it may or may not have bark or sapwood removed, or be roughly squared, but it has not been further processed into sawn timber. The defining characteristic is its smallest cross-sectional dimension being 15 cm or more, indicating substantial logs typically destined for sawmills to produce structural timber, utility poles, or other large-scale construction materials. Importers are often countries with high demand for timber but insufficient domestic forest resources, such as China, Germany, and Sweden. Exporters are nations with vast pine forests and established logging industries, including Russia, Canada, and the USA. Key aspects of this trade include sustainable forestry practices, timber legality (e.g., EUDR, EUTR compliance), pest control measures, and the complex logistics of transporting heavy, bulky raw materials across international borders.
What products fall under HS code 440321?
Large pine sawlogs, untreated pine utility poles, industrial pine timber, rough-squared pine beams, raw pine logs for milling, large diameter pine posts, heavy pine construction logs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440321?
Can be confused with 440322 (smaller pine logs) due to the species, but the key differentiator is the 'smallest cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more'. Also, 4407 (sawn timber) if already processed into planks.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440321?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440321 in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($1.6B, 63% of world exports), Australia ($130M) and the United States ($128M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 440321?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440321 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1B, 63% of world imports), India ($359M) and Sweden ($168M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 440321 structured?
HS code 440321 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440321?
In Brazil, HS code 440321 is NCM 4403.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.