HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4403.95 – Wood; of birch (Betula 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 4403.95 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, of birch (Betula 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 birch logs, untreated birch timber (15cm+), rough-sawn birch for plywood, birch for furniture frames and birch for flooring core.
What HS 4403.95 covers
This HS code covers large-dimension birch wood in its rough, unprocessed state, typically logs or roughly squared timber with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm. Birch (Betula spp.) is a versatile hardwood known for its fine grain, light color, and good workability, making it highly popular for plywood manufacturing, furniture, flooring, and pulp production. The international trade involves moving these substantial logs from northern temperate forests to processing facilities worldwide. Importers are often plywood manufacturers, furniture makers, or pulp and paper industries seeking high-quality raw material for their production lines. Exporters are predominantly countries with vast birch forests, such as Russia, Finland, Sweden, and Canada. Ensuring sustainable harvesting and compliance with timber legality regulations, like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) for European markets, is a key aspect of this trade, emphasizing responsible forest management and traceability in the supply chain.
- Covers
- Large birch logs
- Untreated birch timber (15cm+)
- Rough-sawn birch for plywood
- Birch for furniture frames
- Birch for flooring core
- Birch for veneer
- Birch for pulp
- Examples
- Russian Birch logs
- Finnish Birch for plywood
- Swedish Birch timber
- Canadian Birch
- Baltic Birch
Codes often confused with 4403.95
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 440396 (smaller dimension birch) due to its size specification, and can be confused with 440795 (sawn birch) if the wood has been further processed into planks.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440395, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440395 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% 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 Russia* ~$131M 43% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Latvia $94M 31% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $16M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $303M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $138M 38% of world imports
- 2 Finland $71M 19% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $42M 11% of world imports
World total: $368M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 4403.95
Brazil does not split HS 4403.95: its NCM code is 4403.95.00.
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 4403.95
What is HS code 440395?
HS code 440395 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; of birch (Betula 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 HS code covers large-dimension birch wood in its rough, unprocessed state, typically logs or roughly squared timber with a minimum cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm. Birch (Betula spp.) is a versatile hardwood known for its fine grain, light color, and good workability, making it highly popular for plywood manufacturing, furniture, flooring, and pulp production. The international trade involves moving these substantial logs from northern temperate forests to processing facilities worldwide. Importers are often plywood manufacturers, furniture makers, or pulp and paper industries seeking high-quality raw material for their production lines. Exporters are predominantly countries with vast birch forests, such as Russia, Finland, Sweden, and Canada. Ensuring sustainable harvesting and compliance with timber legality regulations, like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) for European markets, is a key aspect of this trade, emphasizing responsible forest management and traceability in the supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 440395?
Large birch logs, Untreated birch timber (15cm+), Rough-sawn birch for plywood, Birch for furniture frames, Birch for flooring core, Birch for veneer, Birch for pulp
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440395?
This code is distinct from 440396 (smaller dimension birch) due to its size specification, and can be confused with 440795 (sawn birch) if the wood has been further processed into planks.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440395?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440395 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $131M, 43% of world exports), Latvia ($94M) and Belgium ($16M). World exports came to about $303M, 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 440395?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440395 in UN Comtrade data were China ($138M, 38% of world imports), Finland ($71M) and Sweden ($42M). World imports came to about $368M, 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 440395 structured?
HS code 440395 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 (95) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440395?
In Brazil, HS code 440395 is NCM 4403.95.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.