Product classification
HS code for Sawdust: 4401.41
Wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated, sawdust.
Classification of sawdust under HS 4401.41
Sawdust is classified under HS code 4401.41, which specifically covers wood waste and scrap in the form of sawdust, provided it has not been agglomerated into logs, briquettes, pellets, or similar forms. This classification falls within Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System, which governs wood and articles of wood. The primary criteria for this classification is the physical state of the wood residue. Sawdust consists of fine particles of wood resulting from the sawing of logs or timber. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1, the classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 4401 includes fuel wood and wood waste. Subheading 4401.41 is a specific breakout for sawdust that remains in its loose, natural state after the milling process. If the sawdust were to be compressed or bound together using a binder or high pressure, it would move to a different subheading within the same category.
- Covers
- Loose wood sawdust from milling operations
- Fine wood dust from sanding processes
- Non-agglomerated wood flour
- Unprocessed wood residues from furniture manufacturing
- Raw timber shavings that meet the particle size definition of sawdust
- Also under 4401.41
- Enviva (wood pellets raw material)
- Drax Power Station (biomass fuel)
- Purina (animal bedding)
- Fungi Perfecti (mushroom cultivation)
Codes often confused with 4401.41
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4401.31, which is reserved for wood pellets. While pellets are made from sawdust, they are "agglomerated," meaning they have been compressed. Another common error is using 4401.49, which is the residual category for "other" wood waste and scrap like bark or large chips. Importers must distinguish between loose sawdust (4401.41) and wood that has been chemically treated or turned into wood pulp for paper (Chapter 47).
Top exporters and importers of HS 440141 (the code used for sawdust), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440141 (the code used for sawdust) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 440141, not only sawdust.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $70M 30% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $34M 15% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $230M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $37M 15% of world imports
- 2 Norway $30M 12% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $21M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $254M 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 sawdust
Brazil classifies sawdust under NCM 4401.41.00: HS 4401.41 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 sawdust
What is the HS code for Sawdust?
The HS code for Sawdust is 440141 (Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust). The HS code for non-agglomerated sawdust is 4401.41.
How do I classify Sawdust for customs?
Sawdust is classified under HS code 440141 — Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; sawdust. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wood pellets used for heating?
No, wood pellets are classified under HS code 4401.31 because they are agglomerated. HS code 4401.41 is strictly for loose sawdust.
Which countries are the top exporters of sawdust (HS 440141)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440141 (the code used for sawdust) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($70M, 30% of world exports), Sweden ($34M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World exports came to about $230M, 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 sawdust (HS 440141)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440141 (the code used for sawdust) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($37M, 15% of world imports), Norway ($30M) and Switzerland ($21M). World imports came to about $254M, 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 Sawdust the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440141 for Sawdust 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 sawdust in Brazil?
In Brazil, sawdust (HS 440141) is classified under NCM 4401.41.00.