Product classification
HS code for Wooden tool handles: 4417.00
Wood, tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood.
Classification of wooden tool handles under HS 4417.00
Wooden tool handles are classified under HS code 4417.00. This heading is unique within Chapter 44 as it specifically groups together tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, and boot or shoe lasts and trees, all made of wood. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly names "tool handles." These products are characterized by their shaping—often turned or carved to provide an ergonomic grip—and their intended use as components for hand tools or cleaning implements. Whether the handle is imported separately or as part of a set (provided the tool itself is not attached in a way that changes the classification to the tool's own heading), 4417.00 remains the primary designation for the wooden component. The wood must be the constituent material that gives the item its essential character as a handle or body. This heading covers handles for a wide variety of tools, ranging from agricultural implements to household cleaning supplies.
- Covers
- Wooden hammer handles
- Wooden axe and hatchet handles
- Wooden broom and mop sticks
- Wooden brush backs and handles
- Wooden shovel and spade handles
- Wooden boot and shoe lasts
- Also under 4417.00
- Estwing wooden handles
- Fiskars wooden handles
- Allen Edmonds shoe trees
- Saphir Medaille d'Or shoe lasts
- Stanley wooden tool handles
Codes often confused with 4417.00
Common mistake. Wooden tool handles are sometimes misclassified under 4421.99 (other articles of wood), but 4417.00 is a more specific heading and takes precedence under GRI 3(a). Another common error is classifying the handle under the heading of the tool itself (e.g., Chapter 82 for metal tools). If the handle is imported without the metal tool head, it must stay in 4417.00. If imported with the tool, the entire assembly is usually classified in Chapter 82.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441700 (the code used for wooden tool handles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441700 (the code used for wooden tool handles) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% 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 441700, not only wooden tool handles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $32M 11% of world exports
- 2 China $31M 10% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $23M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $306M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $46M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $44M 13% of world imports
- 3 France $24M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $338M 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 codes for wooden tool handles
Brazil splits HS 4417.00 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 4417.00.10Wooden tools
- 4417.00.20Wooden shoe lasts, stretchers and trees
- 4417.00.90Wooden tool bodies, handles and brush bodies
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 wooden tool handles
What is the HS code for Wooden tool handles?
The HS code for Wooden tool handles is 441700 (Wood; tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood). The HS code for wooden tool handles, including those for brooms and brushes, is 4417.00.
How do I classify Wooden tool handles for customs?
Wooden tool handles is classified under HS code 441700 — Wood; tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, boot and shoe lasts and trees, of wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are wooden paint brush handles included in this code?
Yes, wooden handles and bodies for brushes of all types are classified under HS code 4417.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden tool handles (HS 441700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441700 (the code used for wooden tool handles) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($32M, 11% of world exports), China ($31M) and Brazil ($23M). World exports came to about $306M, 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 wooden tool handles (HS 441700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441700 (the code used for wooden tool handles) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($46M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($44M) and France ($24M). World imports came to about $338M, 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 Wooden tool handles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441700 for Wooden tool handles 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 wooden tool handles in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 441700 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wooden tool handles depends on the product's details: 4417.00.10 (Wooden tools), 4417.00.20 (Wooden shoe lasts, stretchers and trees), 4417.00.90 (Wooden tool bodies, handles and brush bodies).