HS Code for Wood fuel logs

Wood fuel logs made from agglomerated wood waste are classified under HS code 4401.39. This classification is part of the 4401 heading, which deals with fuel wood and wood residues. Specifically, the 4401.3x series covers sawdust and wood waste or scrap, whether or not agglomerated. While wood pellets (4401.31) and wood briquettes (4401.32) have their own specific subheadings, 4401.39 serves as the residual category for other forms of agglomerated wood waste, such as large densified logs. These products are manufactured by compressing sawdust, wood shavings, or ground wood waste under high pressure, often without the addition of chemical binders, to create a high-density fuel source for fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. The classification depends on the fact that the product is an agglomerated wood residue rather than a natural log of wood. Natural logs used for fuel, which have not been processed from waste, are classified elsewhere in heading 4401 depending on the tree species (coniferous or non-coniferous).

Products Included

• Compressed sawdust logs
• Heat logs for fireplaces
• Agglomerated wood waste logs
• Densified biomass fuel logs
• Extruded wood waste fuel

Common Misclassification

These logs are often confused with HS code 4401.12 (non-coniferous fuel wood logs) or 4401.11 (coniferous fuel wood logs). The key difference is that 4401.11/12 refers to natural timber cut for fuel, while 4401.39 refers to manufactured logs made from compressed waste. They are also sometimes misclassified as briquettes (4401.32).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Wood fuel logs?

Agglomerated wood fuel logs (other than pellets or briquettes) are classified under HS code 4401.39.

Are these the same as natural firewood?

No, natural firewood is classified under 4401.11 or 4401.12, whereas these are manufactured from compressed wood waste.