Product classification

HS code for Untreated pine logs: 4403.22

Wood, coniferous species, of pine (Pinus 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 pine logs under HS 4403.22

Untreated pine logs with a cross-sectional dimension of less than 15 cm are classified under HS code 4403.22. This classification is part of the broader category for coniferous wood in the rough. The specific subheading 4403.22 is determined by three primary factors: the botanical species (Pinus spp.), the physical state (untreated and in the rough), and the size constraint (less than 15 cm in cross-section). Wood in the rough includes logs that have been felled and potentially stripped of bark or sapwood, but have not been sawn into lumber. The "untreated" designation means the wood has not been subjected to chemical impregnation or surface treatments like painting or staining. This size-specific code is often used for smaller timber, such as those used for pulpwood, small poles, or stakes, distinguishing them from larger sawlogs which fall under different subheadings.

Covers
  • Small diameter pine logs (<15cm)
  • Untreated pine poles for fencing
  • Pine saplings for industrial processing
  • Roughly squared pine timber with small cross-sections
  • Pine logs for pulpwood production
Also under 4403.22
  • Pine logs for OSB production
  • small diameter Ponderosa Pine logs
  • Lodgepole Pine pulpwood
  • Scots Pine thinnings
  • Radiata Pine small logs

Codes often confused with 4403.22

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 4403.21, which is for pine logs with a cross-sectional dimension of 15 cm or more. Additionally, if the pine logs have been treated with preservatives, they must be classified under 4403.11, regardless of their size. Another point of confusion is 4401.11, which covers coniferous fuel wood; however, 4401 is intended for wood specifically used as fuel, whereas 4403 covers industrial roundwood.

4403.21Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus 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 more4403.11Wood; coniferous species, in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; treated with paint, stains, creosote or other preservatives4401.11Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous44.01Fuel 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 forms44.03Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared

Top exporters and importers of HS 440322 (the code used for untreated pine logs), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440322 (the code used for untreated pine logs) in UN Comtrade data was New Zealand, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 33% 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 440322, not only untreated pine logs.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 New Zealand $270M
  2. 2 Norway $128M
  3. 3 Poland $67M

World total: $691M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Sweden $186M
  2. 2 India $90M
  3. 3 Finland $69M

World total: $569M 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 untreated pine logs

Brazil classifies untreated pine logs under NCM 4403.22.00: HS 4403.22 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 untreated pine logs

What is the HS code for Untreated pine logs?

The HS code for Untreated pine logs is 440322 (Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus 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). For pine logs in the rough with a cross-section less than 15 cm, the HS code is 4403.22. Larger pine logs are classified under 4403.21.

How do I classify Untreated pine logs for customs?

Untreated pine logs is classified under HS code 440322 — Wood; coniferous species, of pine (Pinus 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 defines wood as "untreated" in this category?

Wood is considered untreated if it has not been impregnated with substances like creosote, or coated with paint, stains, or other preservatives to prevent decay.

Which countries are the top exporters of untreated pine logs (HS 440322)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440322 (the code used for untreated pine logs) in UN Comtrade data were New Zealand ($270M, 39% of world exports), Norway ($128M) and Poland ($67M). World exports came to about $691M, 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 pine logs (HS 440322)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 440322 (the code used for untreated pine logs) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($186M, 33% of world imports), India ($90M) and Finland ($69M). World imports came to about $569M, 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 pine logs the same in all countries?

The base HS code 440322 for Untreated pine 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 pine logs in Brazil?

In Brazil, untreated pine logs (HS 440322) is classified under NCM 4403.22.00.