Product classification
HS code for Pine firewood: 4401.11
Wood, for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous.
Classification of pine firewood under HS 4401.11
Pine firewood is classified under HS code 4401.11, which specifically covers coniferous fuel wood in logs, billets, twigs, faggots, or similar forms. The classification is based on two primary factors: the intended use of the wood as fuel and the botanical species of the tree. Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System deals with wood and articles of wood. Heading 4401 covers fuel wood and wood waste. Within this heading, the system distinguishes between wood used for fuel (4401.1x) and wood in the form of chips or particles. Subheading 4401.11 is reserved for coniferous species, which includes pine, fir, spruce, and cedar. To qualify for this code, the pine wood must be in a state that clearly indicates its use as fuel, such as being cut into short lengths or split into billets. It must not be worked into lumber or finished products. The classification is critical for environmental and agricultural regulations, as many countries have specific phytosanitary requirements for the import of coniferous wood to prevent the spread of pests like the pine wood nematode.
- Covers
- Split pine logs for firewood
- Pine wood billets for wood-burning stoves
- Coniferous kindling wood
- Pine twigs and faggots for fuel
- Round pine logs intended for burning
- Also under 4401.11
- Home Depot firewood bundles
- local forestry company fuel logs
- specific brands of kiln-dried pine logs
- wood from sustainable forestry operations
- biomass fuel logs
Codes often confused with 4401.11
Common mistake. Pine firewood is often misclassified under 4401.12, which is the code for non-coniferous fuel wood (hardwoods like oak or maple). Another common error is using 4401.21, which is for coniferous wood in chips or particles, or 4403, which covers wood in the rough (logs) intended for industrial processing into lumber rather than for fuel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440111 (the code used for pine firewood), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440111 (the code used for pine firewood) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 11% 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 440111, not only pine firewood.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $33M 19% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $16M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Latvia $15M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $169M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $18M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $17M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $15M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $162M 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 pine firewood
Brazil classifies pine firewood under NCM 4401.11.00: HS 4401.11 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 pine firewood
What is the HS code for Pine firewood?
The HS code for Pine firewood is 440111 (Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous). The HS code for pine firewood, being a coniferous wood, is 4401.11.
How do I classify Pine firewood for customs?
Pine firewood is classified under HS code 440111 — Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the pine is in pellets?
Yes, if the wood is agglomerated into pellets, it is classified under HS code 4401.31, regardless of whether it is coniferous or non-coniferous.
Which countries are the top exporters of pine firewood (HS 440111)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440111 (the code used for pine firewood) in UN Comtrade data were France ($33M, 19% of world exports), South Africa ($16M) and Latvia ($15M). World exports came to about $169M, 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 pine firewood (HS 440111)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440111 (the code used for pine firewood) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($18M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($17M) and France ($15M). World imports came to about $162M, 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 Pine firewood the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440111 for Pine firewood 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 pine firewood in Brazil?
In Brazil, pine firewood (HS 440111) is classified under NCM 4401.11.00.