Product classification
HS code for Wood creosote: 3807.00
Wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, vegetable pitch, brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch.
Classification of wood creosote under HS 3807.00
Wood creosote is classified under HS code 3807.00. This heading is a specific provision for wood tar, wood tar oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch. Wood creosote is a complex chemical mixture obtained from the distillation of wood tar, which itself is a byproduct of the destructive distillation of wood. Unlike coal-tar creosote, which is a mineral product, wood creosote is a vegetable-derived chemical. The classification falls under Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. The Harmonized System groups these wood-derived distillates together because they share a common origin and production method. Wood creosote is valued for its antiseptic and preservative properties and is used in both industrial applications (like timber preservation) and pharmaceutical applications. Because it is a specific chemical product derived from wood distillation, it fits perfectly into the description of heading 3807.
- Covers
- Pure wood creosote
- Beechwood creosote
- Wood tar distillates
- Wood naphtha
- Vegetable pitch based on resin acids
- Also under 3807.00
- Koppers (wood preservatives)
- DRT (pine chemicals)
- Kraton (pine chemicals)
- Arch Wood Protection
- Lonza (wood preservatives)
Codes often confused with 3807.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for wood creosote is HS code 2707.91, which covers creosote oils derived from coal tar. It is vital to distinguish between the two because coal-tar creosote is a mineral product of Chapter 27, whereas wood creosote is a vegetable-derived product of Chapter 38. Another error is classifying it under 2907.11 (Phenols), but wood creosote is a complex mixture of various phenolic compounds and tars, making the composite heading 3807.00 more appropriate than a specific chemical heading in Chapter 29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 380700 (the code used for wood creosote), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 380700 (the code used for wood creosote) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 35% 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 380700, not only wood creosote.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $32M 26% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $23M 19% of world exports
- 3 Finland $19M 15% of world exports
World total: $124M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $50M 35% of world imports
- 2 Finland $19M 13% of world imports
- 3 Norway $10M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $143M 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 wood creosote
Brazil classifies wood creosote under NCM 3807.00.00: HS 3807.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wood creosote
What is the HS code for Wood creosote?
The HS code for Wood creosote is 380700 (Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch). The HS code for wood creosote is 3807.00. This code covers the product regardless of its intended use in medicine or industry.
How do I classify Wood creosote for customs?
Wood creosote is classified under HS code 380700 — Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does wood creosote differ from coal creosote in customs?
Customs distinguishes them by origin. Wood creosote (3807.00) is derived from wood distillation, while coal creosote (2707.91) is a mineral product derived from the distillation of high-temperature coal tar.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood creosote (HS 380700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 380700 (the code used for wood creosote) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 26% of world exports), Sweden ($23M) and Finland ($19M). World exports came to about $124M, 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 creosote (HS 380700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 380700 (the code used for wood creosote) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($50M, 35% of world imports), Finland ($19M) and Norway ($10M). World imports came to about $143M, 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 creosote the same in all countries?
The base HS code 380700 for Wood creosote 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 creosote in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood creosote (HS 380700) is classified under NCM 3807.00.00.