HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4404.20 – Wood; non-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 4404.20 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, non-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 hardwood fence posts, oak garden stakes, ash tool handles (rough), chestnut poles and acacia vineyard stakes.
What HS 4404.20 covers
This category covers non-coniferous wood that has been split, pointed, or roughly trimmed but not sawn lengthwise, similar to 440410 but for hardwoods. This includes items like non-coniferous poles, piles, pickets, stakes, and roughly trimmed sticks for various uses such as tool handles or umbrellas. These products leverage the natural durability and strength of hardwoods for specific applications in agriculture, outdoor construction, or as blanks for further processing. Importers often include countries with demand for robust, long-lasting stakes or specialized tool components. Exporters are typically regions with hardwood forests and processing facilities. The trade is often more specialized than coniferous equivalents, with a focus on specific hardwood properties, and is subject to sustainability checks under EUDR.
- Covers
- Hardwood fence posts
- Oak garden stakes
- Ash tool handles (rough)
- Chestnut poles
- Acacia vineyard stakes
- Non-coniferous hop poles
- Rough walking stick blanks
- Examples
- Local timber yards
- agricultural suppliers specializing in hardwood stakes
- manufacturers of rough tool handle blanks
Codes often confused with 4404.20
Common mistake. Similar to 440410, confusion can arise with rough wood (4403) or sawn wood (4407). The distinction is 'non-coniferous' and the specific processing (split, pointed, roughly trimmed, not sawn lengthwise).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 440420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 440420 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 19% 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 France $13M 16% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $9.6M 12% of world exports
- 3 Romania $7.2M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $81M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $19M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $8.8M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 France $8.2M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $97M 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 4404.20
Brazil does not split HS 4404.20: its NCM code is 4404.20.00.
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 4404.20
What is HS code 440420?
HS code 440420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; non-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 category covers non-coniferous wood that has been split, pointed, or roughly trimmed but not sawn lengthwise, similar to 440410 but for hardwoods. This includes items like non-coniferous poles, piles, pickets, stakes, and roughly trimmed sticks for various uses such as tool handles or umbrellas. These products leverage the natural durability and strength of hardwoods for specific applications in agriculture, outdoor construction, or as blanks for further processing. Importers often include countries with demand for robust, long-lasting stakes or specialized tool components. Exporters are typically regions with hardwood forests and processing facilities. The trade is often more specialized than coniferous equivalents, with a focus on specific hardwood properties, and is subject to sustainability checks under EUDR.
What products fall under HS code 440420?
Hardwood fence posts, oak garden stakes, ash tool handles (rough), chestnut poles, acacia vineyard stakes, non-coniferous hop poles, rough walking stick blanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 440420?
Similar to 440410, confusion can arise with rough wood (4403) or sawn wood (4407). The distinction is 'non-coniferous' and the specific processing (split, pointed, roughly trimmed, not sawn lengthwise).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 440420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 440420 in UN Comtrade data were France ($13M, 16% of world exports), Hungary ($9.6M) and Romania ($7.2M). World exports came to about $81M, 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 440420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 440420 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($19M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($8.8M) and France ($8.2M). World imports came to about $97M, 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 440420 structured?
HS code 440420 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 440420?
In Brazil, HS code 440420 is NCM 4404.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.