Product classification

HS code for Beech logs: 4403.94

Wood, of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm.

Classification of beech logs under HS 4403.94

HS code 440394 specifically covers wood of beech (Fagus spp.) in the rough state. This classification is highly precise, requiring the wood to be untreated, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. A critical defining characteristic for this subheading is that any cross-sectional dimension of the log must be less than 15 cm. This dimension criterion is crucial for distinguishing smaller diameter beech logs from larger timber or processed wood. The "in the rough" aspect signifies that the wood has undergone minimal processing, primarily felling and initial preparation, but not sawing or chipping lengthwise into planks or beams.

Covers
  • Untreated beech logs with a diameter under 15 cm
  • Small diameter beech poles in the rough
  • Roughly squared beech timber with cross-sectional dimensions less than 15 cm
  • Beech pulpwood logs (under 15 cm)
  • Beech firewood logs (under 15 cm, if meeting "in the rough" criteria)
Also under 4403.94
  • Polish Beech pulpwood
  • Austrian Beech logs
  • Czech Beech for crafts
  • Hungarian Beech
  • Serbian Beech

Codes often confused with 4403.94

Common mistake. Misclassification often occurs with other subheadings within HS 4403 that specify different wood species, such as HS 4403.93 for oak (Quercus spp.) or HS 4403.95 for birch (Betula spp.). It is imperative to correctly identify the wood species as beech (Fagus spp.). Another common error is confusing "wood in the rough" with processed wood. HS 4407 covers "Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled," which applies to timber that has undergone significant processing beyond rough squaring. Furthermore, the "less than 15 cm" cross-sectional dimension is a strict criterion; beech logs exceeding this size would fall under other subheadings within 4403, typically 4403.99 if not specifically listed elsewhere.

4403.93Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared4403.95Wood; of birch (Betula spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm4403.99Wood; in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, n.e.c. in heading no. 4403

Top exporters and importers of HS 440394 (the code used for beech logs), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440394 (the code used for beech logs) in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 18% 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 440394, not only beech logs.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Slovakia $18M
  2. 2 France $10M
  3. 3 Czechia $9.7M

World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Portugal $4.3M
  2. 2 Austria $2.8M
  3. 3 Algeria* ~$2.5M

World total: $25M 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 beech logs

Brazil classifies beech logs under NCM 4403.94.00: HS 4403.94 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 beech logs

What is the HS code for Beech logs?

The HS code for Beech logs is 440394 (Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm). The HS code for beech logs (Fagus spp.), in the rough, untreated, and with any cross-sectional dimension less than 15 cm, is 440394.

How do I classify Beech logs for customs?

Beech logs is classified under HS code 440394 — Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does the size of the log affect its HS classification?

Yes, for beech logs under HS 440394, a critical criterion is that any cross-sectional dimension must be less than 15 cm. Logs exceeding this specific size would be classified under different subheadings within Chapter 4403, depending on their species, treatment, and degree of processing.

Which countries are the top exporters of beech logs (HS 440394)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440394 (the code used for beech logs) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($18M, 25% of world exports), France ($10M) and Czechia ($9.7M). World exports came to about $73M, 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 beech logs (HS 440394)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440394 (the code used for beech logs) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($4.3M, 18% of world imports), Austria ($2.8M) and Algeria (about $2.5M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 Beech logs the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440394 for Beech logs 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 beech logs in Brazil?

In Brazil, beech logs (HS 440394) is classified under NCM 4403.94.00.