Product classification
HS code for Wood stakes: 4404.20
Wood, non-coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise, sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent, chipwood etc, hoopwood.
Classification of wood stakes under HS 4404.20
Wood stakes made from non-coniferous species are classified under HS code 4404.20. This classification covers split poles, piles, pickets, and stakes that have been pointed but not sawn lengthwise. These items are typically used in agricultural, horticultural, and fencing applications. The defining characteristic for this code is the preparation of the wood: it must be roughly trimmed, perhaps pointed at one end for driving into the ground, but it must not have undergone the process of being sawn lengthwise, which would classify it as timber. The use of non-coniferous wood (hardwoods like oak, ash, or chestnut) distinguishes this subheading from 4404.10. This category also includes sticks that are roughly trimmed but not turned or bent, intended for products like umbrellas or tool handles, representing an intermediate stage of manufacture.
- Covers
- Pointed oak garden stakes
- Split chestnut fencing pickets
- Non-coniferous saplings trimmed for walking sticks
- Pointed piles for soil stabilization (non-coniferous)
- Roughly trimmed tool handle blanks
- Also under 4404.20
- Local timber yards
- agricultural suppliers specializing in hardwood stakes
- manufacturers of rough tool handle blanks
Codes often confused with 4404.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with coniferous wood stakes, which belong under HS code 4404.10. Importers must verify the botanical species of the wood to choose between 4404.10 and 4404.20. Another common error is classifying these items under HS code 4407. If the stakes have been sawn lengthwise (resulting in flat surfaces), they are no longer considered "stakes and pickets" under 4404 and must be moved to 4407. Furthermore, if the stakes are fully finished, painted, or assembled into fence panels, they may be classified under 4421.99 as other articles of wood.
Top exporters and importers of HS 440420 (the code used for wood stakes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 440420 (the code used for wood stakes) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 19% 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 440420, not only wood stakes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $13M 16% of world exports
- 2 Hungary $9.6M 12% of world exports
- 3 Romania $7.2M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $81M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $19M 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $8.8M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 France $8.2M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $97M 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 stakes
Brazil classifies wood stakes under NCM 4404.20.00: HS 4404.20 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.
Questions about wood stakes
What is the HS code for Wood stakes?
The HS code for Wood stakes is 440420 (Wood; non-coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent; chipwood etc, hoopwood).
How do I classify Wood stakes for customs?
Wood stakes is classified under HS code 440420 — Wood; non-coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent; chipwood etc, hoopwood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for non-coniferous wood stakes?
The HS code for non-coniferous wood stakes, pickets, and piles that are pointed but not sawn lengthwise is 4404.20.
Are sawn wooden stakes included in this code?
No, if the stakes have been sawn lengthwise, they are generally classified under HS code 4407 or 4421, depending on the degree of finishing.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood stakes (HS 440420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 440420 (the code used for wood stakes) in UN Comtrade data were France ($13M, 16% of world exports), Hungary ($9.6M) and Romania ($7.2M). World exports came to about $81M, 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 stakes (HS 440420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 440420 (the code used for wood stakes) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($19M, 19% of world imports), Germany ($8.8M) and France ($8.2M). World imports came to about $97M, 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 stakes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 440420 for Wood stakes 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 stakes in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood stakes (HS 440420) is classified under NCM 4404.20.00.