Product classification
HS code for Poplar logs: 4403.97
Wood, of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated.
Classification of poplar logs under HS 4403.97
Poplar logs are classified under HS code 4403.97. This classification falls under Chapter 44, which covers wood and articles of wood. Heading 4403 is specifically for wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared. This includes logs intended for sawing, veneer sheets, or pulpwood. The subheading 4403.97 was introduced to provide specific tracking for wood of the genus Populus (poplar and aspen). The classification requires that the wood has not been further processed than being roughly squared or stripped of bark. These logs are a primary raw material for the plywood, matchstick, and paper industries. The classification is strictly for untreated wood; wood treated with paint, stains, or preservatives is classified under 4403.12.
- Covers
- Poplar roundwood
- Debarked poplar logs
- Roughly squared poplar timber
- Aspen logs (Populus tremula)
- Also under 4403.97
- Georgia-Pacific (poplar pulp)
- Weyerhaeuser (poplar timber)
- Huhtamaki (poplar packaging)
Codes often confused with 4403.97
Common mistake. Poplar logs are frequently confused with sawn timber under HS code 4407.99. However, 4407 is only for wood that has been sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, and exceeds 6mm in thickness. If the logs are intended for use as fuel, they might be incorrectly classified under 4401.12, but 4403.97 takes precedence if the wood is in the form of industrial roundwood or logs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440397 (the code used for poplar logs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440397 (the code used for poplar logs) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 27% 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 440397, not only poplar logs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $28M 23% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$26M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $17M 14% of world exports
World total: $120M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $33M 27% of world imports
- 2 China $29M 24% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $14M 12% of world imports
World total: $122M 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 poplar logs
Brazil classifies poplar logs under NCM 4403.97.00: HS 4403.97 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 poplar logs
What is the HS code for Poplar logs?
The HS code for Poplar logs is 440397 (Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated). The HS code for poplar and aspen wood in the rough is 4403.97.
How do I classify Poplar logs for customs?
Poplar logs is classified under HS code 440397 — Wood; of poplar and aspen (Populus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include logs with bark?
Yes, 4403.97 includes logs whether or not they have been stripped of their bark or sapwood.
Which countries are the top exporters of poplar logs (HS 440397)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440397 (the code used for poplar logs) in UN Comtrade data were France ($28M, 23% of world exports), Russia (about $26M) and the United States ($17M). World exports came to about $120M, 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 poplar logs (HS 440397)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440397 (the code used for poplar logs) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($33M, 27% of world imports), China ($29M) and Belgium ($14M). World imports came to about $122M, 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 Poplar logs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440397 for Poplar 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 poplar logs in Brazil?
In Brazil, poplar logs (HS 440397) is classified under NCM 4403.97.00.