Product classification
HS code for Fuel briquettes: 4401.32
Wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes.
Classification of fuel briquettes under HS 4401.32
Fuel briquettes are classified under HS code 440132 because they represent a specific form of wood fuel derived from the agglomeration of wood waste. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), products are classified based on their material composition and their state of processing. Heading 4401 covers fuel wood in various forms, and subheading 440132 specifically addresses sawdust and wood waste and scrap that has been agglomerated into briquettes. This process typically involves high-pressure compression of wood residues, such as shavings or sawdust, often without the addition of external binders, as the natural lignin in the wood acts as a binding agent. The resulting product is a dense, uniform block used for heat generation. This classification is distinct from wood pellets, which have their own specific subheading. The distinction is crucial for customs purposes because the physical form of the wood waste determines the specific tariff rate and regulatory requirements. To qualify for 440132, the product must be primarily composed of wood and must be intended for use as fuel.
- Covers
- Compressed sawdust briquettes
- Wood scrap fuel logs
- Agglomerated wood waste blocks
- Hardwood and softwood fuel briquettes
- Biomass wood briquettes for industrial boilers
- Also under 4401.32
- Homefire Ecoal briquettes
- RUF wood briquettes
- Pini-Kay heat logs
- specific brands of compressed sawdust logs
- Bio-Blocks briquettes
Codes often confused with 4401.32
Common mistake. The most frequent error is confusing briquettes with wood pellets, which fall under HS code 440131. Pellets are much smaller and have different trade regulations. Another misclassification is 440139, which is for wood waste that has not been agglomerated into a specific shape. Additionally, some users mistake wood briquettes for charcoal briquettes, which are classified under 440290. Charcoal is wood that has been carbonized through pyrolysis, whereas fuel briquettes are simply compressed raw wood waste. Finally, coal briquettes are classified in Chapter 27 under 270120.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440132 (the code used for fuel briquettes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440132 (the code used for fuel briquettes) in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 33% 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 440132, not only fuel briquettes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$29M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Croatia $14M 13% of world exports
- 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina $8.9M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $36M 33% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $13M 12% of world imports
- 3 Austria $9.2M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $110M 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 fuel briquettes
Brazil classifies fuel briquettes under NCM 4401.32.00: HS 4401.32 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 fuel briquettes
What is the HS code for Fuel briquettes?
The HS code for Fuel briquettes is 440132 (Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes). The specific HS code for wood-based fuel briquettes is 440132.
How do I classify Fuel briquettes for customs?
Fuel briquettes is classified under HS code 440132 — Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS 440131 and 440132?
HS 440131 is specifically for wood pellets, while 440132 is for wood briquettes. The difference lies in the size and shape of the agglomerated wood.
Which countries are the top exporters of fuel briquettes (HS 440132)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440132 (the code used for fuel briquettes) in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $29M, 27% of world exports), Croatia ($14M) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($8.9M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 fuel briquettes (HS 440132)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440132 (the code used for fuel briquettes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 33% of world imports), Denmark ($13M) and Austria ($9.2M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 Fuel briquettes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440132 for Fuel briquettes 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 fuel briquettes in Brazil?
In Brazil, fuel briquettes (HS 440132) is classified under NCM 4401.32.00.