Product classification
HS code for Bamboo charcoal: 4402.10
Wood, charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated.
Classification of bamboo charcoal under HS 4402.10
HS code 440210 specifically covers "Wood; charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated." This classification is straightforward, identifying charcoal derived exclusively from bamboo. The key elements are the source material (bamboo) and the product form (charcoal). The "whether or not agglomerated" clause indicates that both loose bamboo charcoal and charcoal briquettes or pellets are included under this heading. This code distinguishes bamboo charcoal from charcoal made from other wood types or from other carbonaceous materials, ensuring precise categorization based on its unique botanical origin. Its primary use is often for fuel, purification, or deodorization, leveraging its porous structure.
- Covers
- Loose bamboo charcoal lumps
- Bamboo charcoal briquettes
- Bamboo charcoal pellets
- Activated bamboo charcoal (when in bulk form, not processed into specific articles)
- Bamboo charcoal for grilling or heating
- Bamboo charcoal for horticultural applications
- Also under 4402.10
- Moso Bamboo (charcoal products)
- Binchotan (traditional Japanese charcoal, bamboo versions exist)
- Cariloha (bamboo products)
- KORIN (culinary charcoal)
Codes often confused with 4402.10
Common mistake. Misclassification can occur when distinguishing bamboo charcoal from other types of charcoal or from highly processed carbon products. HS code 440290 covers "Wood; charcoal (other than of bamboo), whether or not agglomerated." The distinction is the source material: 440210 is exclusively for bamboo charcoal, while 440290 is for charcoal derived from other types of wood. Importers must accurately identify the specific wood source. Another potential confusion is with HS code 380210, which covers "Activated carbon." While activated bamboo charcoal exists, if it has undergone further specific processing to enhance its adsorptive properties and is marketed as "activated carbon" for industrial or purification uses, it might be classified here. However, if it's simply bamboo charcoal that happens to have some adsorptive properties without specific activation processing, 440210 is more appropriate.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440210 (the code used for bamboo charcoal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440210 (the code used for bamboo charcoal) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 20% 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 440210, not only bamboo charcoal.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $41M 86% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.1M 2.2% of world exports
- 3 Germany $851K 1.8% of world exports
World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $11M 20% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $11M 19% of world imports
- 3 United States $5.3M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $57M 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 bamboo charcoal
Brazil classifies bamboo charcoal under NCM 4402.10.00: HS 4402.10 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.
Questions about bamboo charcoal
What is the HS code for Bamboo charcoal?
The HS code for Bamboo charcoal is 440210 (Wood; charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated). The HS code for bamboo charcoal is 440210. This code specifically covers charcoal derived from bamboo, regardless of whether it is in loose form or agglomerated into briquettes or pellets, recognizing its unique origin and basic processing.
How do I classify Bamboo charcoal for customs?
Bamboo charcoal is classified under HS code 440210 — Wood; charcoal of bamboo, whether or not agglomerated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 440210 include activated bamboo charcoal products like air purifiers?
HS code 440210 covers bamboo charcoal itself. If the activated bamboo charcoal is incorporated into a finished product, such as an air purifier sachet or a deodorizer bag, the classification would likely shift to the heading for the finished article (e.g., under Chapter 38 for miscellaneous chemical products or Chapter 96 for miscellaneous manufactured articles), or potentially to 380210 if it is specifically activated carbon in a bulk form for industrial use. The code 440210 is for the raw or agglomerated charcoal material.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo charcoal (HS 440210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440210 (the code used for bamboo charcoal) in UN Comtrade data were China ($41M, 86% of world exports), Italy ($1.1M) and Germany ($851K). World exports came to about $48M, 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 bamboo charcoal (HS 440210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440210 (the code used for bamboo charcoal) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($11M, 20% of world imports), South Korea ($11M) and the United States ($5.3M). World imports came to about $57M, 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 Bamboo charcoal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440210 for Bamboo charcoal 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 bamboo charcoal in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo charcoal (HS 440210) is classified under NCM 4402.10.00.