HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4404.10 – Wood; coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent; chipwood etc, hoopwood

HS code 4404.10 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise, sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent, chipwood etc, hoopwood. It is used for coniferous fence posts, garden stakes, vineyard poles, christmas tree stakes and small utility poles.

What HS 4404.10 covers

This HS code covers coniferous wood that has undergone initial processing beyond rough timber, specifically split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, and similar items that are pointed but not sawn lengthwise. It also includes roughly trimmed sticks for umbrellas, tool handles, and chipwood or hoopwood. These are semi-finished products, often used in agriculture, landscaping, or as basic components for further manufacturing. Major importers are typically countries with significant agricultural sectors (e.g., vineyards, orchards) or those undertaking infrastructure projects requiring basic timber supports. Exporters are often countries with abundant coniferous forests and processing capabilities. The trade in these items is influenced by seasonal demand and construction cycles, with EUDR regulations impacting sourcing for sustainability.

Covers
  • Coniferous fence posts
  • Garden stakes
  • Vineyard poles
  • Christmas tree stakes
  • Small utility poles
  • Hop poles
  • Rough umbrella sticks
Examples
  • Treated Wood Products (fence posts)
  • various agricultural suppliers
  • landscaping material providers

Codes often confused with 4404.10

Common mistake. Can be confused with rough wood (4403) if the 'split, pointed, or roughly trimmed' aspect is not clear, or with sawn wood (4407) if sawn lengthwise. The key is the specific processing and lack of sawing lengthwise.

44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm

Top exporters and importers of HS code 440410, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440410 in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 22% 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. 1 Poland $41M
  2. 2 Latvia $40M
  3. 3 Ukraine* ~$18M

World total: $186M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $45M
  2. 2 France $23M
  3. 3 Ireland $19M

World total: $203M 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 4404.10

Brazil does not split HS 4404.10: its NCM code is 4404.10.00.

  1. 4404.10.00 Coniferous hoopwood, poles, stakes and sticksDe coníferas

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.04 →

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 4404.10

What is HS code 440410?

HS code 440410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent; chipwood etc, hoopwood. This HS code covers coniferous wood that has undergone initial processing beyond rough timber, specifically split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, and similar items that are pointed but not sawn lengthwise. It also includes roughly trimmed sticks for umbrellas, tool handles, and chipwood or hoopwood. These are semi-finished products, often used in agriculture, landscaping, or as basic components for further manufacturing. Major importers are typically countries with significant agricultural sectors (e.g., vineyards, orchards) or those undertaking infrastructure projects requiring basic timber supports. Exporters are often countries with abundant coniferous forests and processing capabilities. The trade in these items is influenced by seasonal demand and construction cycles, with EUDR regulations impacting sourcing for sustainability.

What products fall under HS code 440410?

Coniferous fence posts, garden stakes, vineyard poles, Christmas tree stakes, small utility poles, hop poles, rough umbrella sticks

What are common misclassifications for HS code 440410?

Can be confused with rough wood (4403) if the 'split, pointed, or roughly trimmed' aspect is not clear, or with sawn wood (4407) if sawn lengthwise. The key is the specific processing and lack of sawing lengthwise.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440410?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440410 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($41M, 22% of world exports), Latvia ($40M) and Ukraine (about $18M). World exports came to about $186M, 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 440410?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440410 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($45M, 22% of world imports), France ($23M) and Ireland ($19M). World imports came to about $203M, 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 440410 structured?

HS code 440410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) 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 440410?

In Brazil, HS code 440410 is NCM 4404.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.