Product classification
HS code for Non-coniferous wood chips: 4401.22
Wood, for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated.
Classification of non-coniferous wood chips under HS 4401.22
Non-coniferous wood chips are classified under HS code 4401.22. This code is situated within Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood, and specifically under heading 4401, which pertains to fuel wood in various forms. Subheading 4401.22 is designated for wood in chips or particles that are derived from non-coniferous (hardwood) species. These materials are typically intended for use as fuel or as raw material for the production of wood pulp, particle board, or fiberboard. The classification is determined by the physical state of the wood—having been mechanically processed into small pieces—and its botanical origin. It is essential to distinguish these from coniferous wood chips, which are classified separately. The non-coniferous designation includes a wide variety of deciduous trees such as oak, beech, and eucalyptus. Whether the chips are agglomerated or not does not change this specific classification, provided they maintain the character of wood chips for fuel or industrial use.
- Covers
- Eucalyptus wood chips for pulping
- Oak wood chips for industrial fuel
- Beech wood particles for board manufacturing
- Mixed hardwood chips for biomass energy
- Acacia wood chips
- Also under 4401.22
- Biomass power plants using hardwood chips
- specific brands of industrial wood pellets made from non-coniferous chips
- agricultural waste wood chips
- wood chip-fired heating systems
Codes often confused with 4401.22
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 4401.21, which is reserved for coniferous (softwood) wood chips like pine or spruce. Additionally, if the wood is processed into pellets rather than chips, it should be classified under 4401.31. Distinguishing between fuel-grade chips and decorative garden mulch (which may fall under 4401.39) is also a common point of confusion.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440122 (the code used for non-coniferous wood chips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440122 (the code used for non-coniferous wood chips) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% 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 440122, not only non-coniferous wood chips.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$2.9B 60% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Australia $597M 12% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $361M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $2.9B 53% of world imports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 30% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $251M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $5.4B 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 non-coniferous wood chips
Brazil classifies non-coniferous wood chips under NCM 4401.22.00: HS 4401.22 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 non-coniferous wood chips
What is the HS code for Non-coniferous wood chips?
The HS code for Non-coniferous wood chips is 440122 (Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated). The HS code for non-coniferous wood chips or particles, whether or not for fuel, is 4401.22.
How do I classify Non-coniferous wood chips for customs?
Non-coniferous wood chips is classified under HS code 440122 — Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these chips used for paper production?
Yes, wood chips classified under 4401.22 are frequently used as the primary raw material in the chemical or mechanical pulping process for paper manufacturing.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-coniferous wood chips (HS 440122)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440122 (the code used for non-coniferous wood chips) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $2.9B, 60% of world exports), Australia ($597M) and Thailand ($361M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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 non-coniferous wood chips (HS 440122)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440122 (the code used for non-coniferous wood chips) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.9B, 53% of world imports), Japan ($1.6B) and Indonesia ($251M). World imports came to about $5.4B, 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 Non-coniferous wood chips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440122 for Non-coniferous wood chips 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 non-coniferous wood chips in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-coniferous wood chips (HS 440122) is classified under NCM 4401.22.00.