Product classification

HS code for Untreated beech logs: 4403.94

Wood, of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm.

Classification of untreated beech logs under HS 4403.94

Untreated beech logs with a cross-sectional dimension of less than 15 cm are classified under HS code 4403.94. This classification is part of 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. The subheading 4403.94 is highly specific, requiring the wood to be of the genus Fagus (beech), to be untreated (meaning not painted, stained, or treated with creosote or other preservatives), and to meet the size criteria of having a cross-sectional dimension of less than 15 cm. This code is typically used for smaller logs, poles, or thinnings used in industrial applications or for further processing into smaller wooden articles. The classification is driven by the species of the wood and the physical dimensions, as well as the lack of chemical treatment.

Covers
  • Raw beech logs (Fagus spp.) under 15 cm diameter
  • Untreated beech poles
  • Roughly squared beech timber (small dimension)
  • Beech thinnings from forest management
  • Beech roundwood for pulp or fuel (small diameter)
Also under 4403.94
  • Polish Beech pulpwood
  • Austrian Beech logs
  • Czech Beech for crafts
  • Hungarian Beech
  • Serbian Beech

Codes often confused with 4403.94

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4403.93, which is for beech logs with a cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more. Accurate measurement is critical for distinguishing between these two codes. Another common error is using 4403.12, which covers non-coniferous wood that has been treated with paint, stains, or preservatives; if the beech log has been chemically treated, it must move to the 4403.1x series. Finally, if the wood has been sawn lengthwise or chipped, it may fall under 4407 or 4401, respectively, rather than 4403.

4403.93Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more4403.12Wood; non-coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared44.07Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm44.01Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

Top exporters and importers of HS 440394 (the code used for untreated beech logs), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440394 (the code used for untreated beech logs) in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 18% 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 440394, not only untreated beech logs.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Slovakia $18M
  2. 2 France $10M
  3. 3 Czechia $9.7M

World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Portugal $4.3M
  2. 2 Austria $2.8M
  3. 3 Algeria* ~$2.5M

World total: $25M 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 untreated beech logs

Brazil classifies untreated beech logs under NCM 4403.94.00: HS 4403.94 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 untreated beech logs

What is the HS code for Untreated beech logs?

The HS code for Untreated beech logs is 440394 (Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm).

How do I classify Untreated beech logs for customs?

Untreated beech logs is classified under HS code 440394 — Wood; of beech (Fagus spp.), in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared, untreated, of which any cross-sectional dimension is less than 15 cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for small untreated beech logs?

The HS code for untreated beech logs with a cross-section less than 15 cm is 4403.94.

What if the beech log is exactly 15 cm?

The code 4403.94 is for logs *less than* 15 cm. Logs that are 15 cm or larger should be classified under 4403.93.

Which countries are the top exporters of untreated beech logs (HS 440394)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440394 (the code used for untreated beech logs) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($18M, 25% of world exports), France ($10M) and Czechia ($9.7M). World exports came to about $73M, 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 untreated beech logs (HS 440394)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440394 (the code used for untreated beech logs) in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($4.3M, 18% of world imports), Austria ($2.8M) and Algeria (about $2.5M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 Untreated beech logs the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440394 for Untreated beech 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 untreated beech logs in Brazil?

In Brazil, untreated beech logs (HS 440394) is classified under NCM 4403.94.00.