Product classification
HS code for Agglomerated wood fuel: 4401.39
Wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs or similar forms, other than wood pellets or wood briquettes.
Classification of agglomerated wood fuel under HS 4401.39
This HS code specifically covers wood intended for fuel that has been agglomerated into logs or similar forms, primarily from sawdust, wood waste, and scrap. The key characteristic for classification is the source material (wood waste) and the agglomerated form, which consolidates loose wood particles into a denser, more manageable fuel product. This process enhances combustion efficiency, reduces storage space, and provides a sustainable use for wood by-products. The crucial distinction within this code is the exclusion of "wood pellets or wood briquettes," which are classified under other specific subheadings within 44013. This code targets larger, less uniform agglomerated forms, often resembling natural logs.
- Covers
- Agglomerated sawdust logs
- Wood waste logs for fuel
- Scrap wood agglomerated into fuel forms (excluding pellets/briquettes)
- Compressed wood fuel blocks (not pellets/briquettes)
- Also under 4401.39
- Duraflame firelogs
- Pine Mountain firelogs
- specific brands of manufactured fireplace logs
- recycled wood composite logs
- Earth Log firelogs
Codes often confused with 4401.39
Common mistake. 440131 (Wood pellets): This is a common point of confusion. Wood pellets are distinct due to their small, uniform, cylindrical shape and specific manufacturing process. If the agglomerated wood fuel is in pellet form, it falls under 440131. 440132 (Wood briquettes): Similar to pellets, wood briquettes are typically larger than pellets but still have a defined, often rectangular or cylindrical, shape produced under high pressure. If the agglomerated wood fuel is in briquette form, it falls under 440132. Code 440139 is for other agglomerated forms, often less uniform or larger than typical briquettes. 440110 (Fuel wood in logs, billets, etc.): This code covers natural wood in its raw form, such as split logs or branches, not agglomerated from waste materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440139 (the code used for agglomerated wood fuel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440139 (the code used for agglomerated wood fuel) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 440139, not only agglomerated wood fuel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$41M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Netherlands $36M 10% of world exports
- 3 Canada $36M 10% of world exports
World total: $359M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $40M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $40M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $38M 12% of world imports
World total: $313M 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 agglomerated wood fuel
Brazil classifies agglomerated wood fuel under NCM 4401.39.00: HS 4401.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 agglomerated wood fuel
What is the HS code for Agglomerated wood fuel?
The HS code for Agglomerated wood fuel is 440139 (Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs or similar forms, other than wood pellets or wood briquettes).
How do I classify Agglomerated wood fuel for customs?
Agglomerated wood fuel is classified under HS code 440139 — Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs or similar forms, other than wood pellets or wood briquettes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Agglomerated wood fuel (excluding pellets/briquettes)?
The Harmonized System (HS) code for agglomerated wood fuel, specifically those made from sawdust and wood waste agglomerated into logs or similar forms (but not pellets or briquettes), is 440139.
What types of wood fuel are excluded from HS code 440139?
HS code 440139 specifically excludes wood pellets (classified under 440131) and wood briquettes (classified under 440132). These exclusions are based on the specific form and manufacturing process, which differentiate them from other agglomerated wood fuel products.
Which countries are the top exporters of agglomerated wood fuel (HS 440139)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440139 (the code used for agglomerated wood fuel) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $41M, 11% of world exports), the Netherlands ($36M) and Canada ($36M). World exports came to about $359M, 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 agglomerated wood fuel (HS 440139)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440139 (the code used for agglomerated wood fuel) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($40M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($40M) and Germany ($38M). World imports came to about $313M, 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.
Is the HS code for Agglomerated wood fuel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440139 for Agglomerated wood fuel is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agglomerated wood fuel in Brazil?
In Brazil, agglomerated wood fuel (HS 440139) is classified under NCM 4401.39.00.