HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4417.00 – Wood; tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood
HS code 4417.00 is the 6-digit subheading for wood, tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood. It is used for wooden hammer handles, wooden axe handles, wooden broom handles, wooden paint brush handles and wooden shoe lasts.
What HS 4417.00 covers
This code encompasses a diverse range of wooden articles primarily used as components or complete items in various industries, from manufacturing to footwear. In international trade, these goods are often exchanged between countries with significant woodworking industries and those requiring these specific wooden parts for their own production lines. Major importers include nations with robust manufacturing sectors that assemble tools or produce footwear, while exporters are typically countries rich in sustainable timber resources and skilled labor for wood processing. Key considerations for trade include the type of wood used (hardwood vs. softwood), its origin (especially with regulations like EUDR), and the precision of manufacturing, as these components often need to fit specific machinery or designs. The durability and finish of the wood are also crucial for the end-use performance of the tools or lasts.
- Covers
- Wooden hammer handles
- Wooden axe handles
- Wooden broom handles
- Wooden paint brush handles
- Wooden shoe lasts
- Wooden shoe trees
- Wooden chisel handles
- Wooden file handles
- Examples
- Estwing wooden handles
- Fiskars wooden handles
- Allen Edmonds shoe trees
- Saphir Medaille d'Or shoe lasts
- Stanley wooden tool handles
Codes often confused with 4417.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 442199 (Other articles of wood, n.e.s.) if the wooden item is not clearly a tool handle, broom/brush body, or shoe last/tree. It might also be mistaken for 441400 (Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar articles) if the wooden item has a decorative rather than functional purpose.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 441700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441700 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 Italy $32M 11% of world exports
- 2 China $31M 10% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $23M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $306M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $46M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $44M 13% of world imports
- 3 France $24M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $338M 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 codes for 4417.00 3
Brazil splits HS 4417.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 4417.00.10 Wooden toolsFerramentas
- 4417.00.20 Wooden shoe lasts, stretchers and treesFormas, alargadeiras e esticadores, para calçado
- 4417.00.90 Wooden tool bodies, handles and brush bodiesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.17 →
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 4417.00
What is HS code 441700?
HS code 441700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wood; tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood. This code encompasses a diverse range of wooden articles primarily used as components or complete items in various industries, from manufacturing to footwear. In international trade, these goods are often exchanged between countries with significant woodworking industries and those requiring these specific wooden parts for their own production lines. Major importers include nations with robust manufacturing sectors that assemble tools or produce footwear, while exporters are typically countries rich in sustainable timber resources and skilled labor for wood processing. Key considerations for trade include the type of wood used (hardwood vs. softwood), its origin (especially with regulations like EUDR), and the precision of manufacturing, as these components often need to fit specific machinery or designs. The durability and finish of the wood are also crucial for the end-use performance of the tools or lasts.
What products fall under HS code 441700?
Wooden hammer handles, Wooden axe handles, Wooden broom handles, Wooden paint brush handles, Wooden shoe lasts, Wooden shoe trees, Wooden chisel handles, Wooden file handles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441700?
This code can be confused with 442199 (Other articles of wood, n.e.s.) if the wooden item is not clearly a tool handle, broom/brush body, or shoe last/tree. It might also be mistaken for 441400 (Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar articles) if the wooden item has a decorative rather than functional purpose.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441700 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($32M, 11% of world exports), China ($31M) and Brazil ($23M). World exports came to about $306M, 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 441700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441700 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($46M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($44M) and France ($24M). World imports came to about $338M, 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 441700 structured?
HS code 441700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441700?
Brazil splits HS code 441700 into 3 NCM codes: 4417.00.10 (Wooden tools), 4417.00.20 (Wooden shoe lasts, stretchers and trees), 4417.00.90 (Wooden tool bodies, handles and brush bodies). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.