Product classification

HS code for Coniferous poles: 4404.10

Wood, 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.

Classification of coniferous poles under HS 4404.10

Classification under HS code 4404.10 is reserved for coniferous wood that has been prepared as split poles, piles, pickets, or stakes. The distinguishing feature of these products is that they are pointed or roughly shaped but have not been sawn lengthwise. This heading also encompasses hoopwood, which consists of split rods used for making barrel hoops or wattles. Additionally, it includes wooden sticks that are roughly trimmed or rounded but not yet turned, bent, or otherwise worked, intended for use in umbrellas, tool handles, or walking sticks. The classification hinges on the minimal level of processing. If these items were sawn lengthwise, they would likely transition to heading 4407. This code is frequently used for agricultural and horticultural supports where the natural strength of the wood grain is preserved by splitting rather than sawing. The wood must be of a coniferous species to fall under 4404.10; non-coniferous species are classified under 4404.20. This distinction is critical for environmental and trade monitoring of forest products.

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  • Split coniferous fence pickets
  • Pointed coniferous stakes for gardening
  • Roughly trimmed coniferous sticks for tool handles
  • Coniferous hoopwood for barrels
  • Pointed piles of coniferous wood
  • Split coniferous rods
Also under 4404.10
  • Treated Wood Products (fence posts)
  • various agricultural suppliers
  • landscaping material providers

Codes often confused with 4404.10

Common mistake. HS code 4404.10 is often confused with 4403.21-26 (logs in the rough) if the poles are not split or pointed. It is also confused with 4407.11-19 if the stakes have been sawn lengthwise rather than split. If the sticks have been turned or bent for final use, they should be classified under heading 4417 (tool handles) or 4421 (other wood articles).

4403.21Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus 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 more4407.11Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm44.17Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood44.21Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420

Top exporters and importers of HS 440410 (the code used for coniferous poles), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440410 (the code used for coniferous poles) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 22% 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 440410, not only coniferous poles.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Poland $41M
  2. 2 Latvia $40M
  3. 3 Ukraine* ~$18M

World total: $186M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $45M
  2. 2 France $23M
  3. 3 Ireland $19M

World total: $203M 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 coniferous poles

Brazil classifies coniferous poles under NCM 4404.10.00: HS 4404.10 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 coniferous poles

What is the HS code for Coniferous poles?

The HS code for Coniferous poles is 440410 (Wood; 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).

How do I classify Coniferous poles for customs?

Coniferous poles is classified under HS code 440410 — Wood; 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for pointed wooden stakes?

Pointed coniferous stakes that are not sawn lengthwise are classified under HS code 4404.10.

How does 4404.10 differ from 4407?

Heading 4404 is for split or pointed wood, while heading 4407 is for wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise.

Which countries are the top exporters of coniferous poles (HS 440410)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440410 (the code used for coniferous poles) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($41M, 22% of world exports), Latvia ($40M) and Ukraine (about $18M). World exports came to about $186M, 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 coniferous poles (HS 440410)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440410 (the code used for coniferous poles) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($45M, 22% of world imports), France ($23M) and Ireland ($19M). World imports came to about $203M, 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 Coniferous poles the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440410 for Coniferous poles 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 coniferous poles in Brazil?

In Brazil, coniferous poles (HS 440410) is classified under NCM 4404.10.00.