Product classification
HS code for Wood briquettes: 4401.32
Wood, for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes.
Classification of wood briquettes under HS 4401.32
Wood briquettes are classified under HS code 4401.32. This code falls under the category of fuel wood and wood waste. Briquettes are produced by the agglomeration of sawdust, wood shavings, or wood waste and scrap, which are compressed into a specific shape—usually cylindrical or rectangular—to be used as fuel. Unlike wood pellets, which are smaller and have their own code, briquettes are generally larger and have different combustion characteristics. The classification requires that the wood waste be "agglomerated," meaning it is held together either by high pressure or by the addition of a small amount of binder (usually less than 3% by weight). This product is an essential part of the renewable energy sector, providing a way to utilize timber industry by-products. The material must be intended for use as fuel to remain within this heading; wood waste used for other purposes, like particle board manufacturing, might be classified differently if not agglomerated.
- Covers
- Compressed sawdust fuel briquettes
- Extruded wood waste logs for fireplaces
- Biomass wood briquettes
- RUF-style wood briquettes
- Also under 4401.32
- Homefire Ecoal briquettes
- RUF wood briquettes
- Pini-Kay heat logs
- specific brands of compressed sawdust logs
- Bio-Blocks briquettes
Codes often confused with 4401.32
Common mistake. Wood briquettes are most commonly misclassified under 4401.31, which is specifically for wood pellets. They are also sometimes confused with 4402.90 (wood charcoal) if they have been carbonized, or 4401.11 (fuel wood in logs), which refers to natural logs rather than compressed waste products.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440132 (the code used for wood briquettes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440132 (the code used for wood briquettes) in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 440132, not only wood briquettes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$29M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Croatia $14M 13% of world exports
- 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina $8.9M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $36M 33% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $13M 12% of world imports
- 3 Austria $9.2M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $110M 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 wood briquettes
Brazil classifies wood briquettes under NCM 4401.32.00: HS 4401.32 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 wood briquettes
What is the HS code for Wood briquettes?
The HS code for Wood briquettes is 440132 (Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes). The HS code for agglomerated wood waste in the form of briquettes is 4401.32.
How do I classify Wood briquettes for customs?
Wood briquettes is classified under HS code 440132 — Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in wood briquettes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are these the same as wood pellets?
No, wood pellets are smaller and classified under HS code 4401.31, whereas briquettes are larger compressed blocks classified under 4401.32.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood briquettes (HS 440132)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440132 (the code used for wood briquettes) in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $29M, 27% of world exports), Croatia ($14M) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($8.9M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 wood briquettes (HS 440132)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440132 (the code used for wood briquettes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($36M, 33% of world imports), Denmark ($13M) and Austria ($9.2M). World imports came to about $110M, 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 Wood briquettes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440132 for Wood briquettes 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 wood briquettes in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood briquettes (HS 440132) is classified under NCM 4401.32.00.