Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

HS v2017 Code: 4401

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
44	01	n/a

Code	4401
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	44

Ancestor Codes: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal

This Code: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

Child Codes: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms; other than wood pellets; Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous; Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous; Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated; Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated; Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated; Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms; wood pellets

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated; Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared; Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc.; Wood wool; wood flour; Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood

About fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

HS code 4401 covers a diverse range of wood-based products that are primarily used as fuel sources. This industry plays a crucial role in the global energy landscape, providing renewable and sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. The products classified under 4401 are widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, contributing to the overall energy mix and supporting the transition towards a more environmentally-friendly economy.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 4401 involves various techniques, depending on the specific product. Fuel wood, such as logs, billets, and twigs, are typically harvested from forests and woodlands, then processed and dried for use as fuel. Wood chips and particles are produced by mechanically breaking down larger wood pieces, while sawdust and wood waste are byproducts of sawmilling and other wood-processing activities. These materials may be further processed into agglomerated forms, such as briquettes or pellets, to improve their energy density and ease of handling.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 4401 include raw wood materials, such as logs, branches, and wood waste. Machinery and equipment, such as chippers, grinders, and pelletizers, are also essential for the processing and transformation of these raw materials. Energy sources, such as electricity or diesel fuel, are needed to power the production equipment. Additionally, labor and transportation infrastructure play a significant role in the supply chain for these wood-based products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 4401 are various forms of fuel wood, wood chips, and agglomerated wood products, such as briquettes and pellets. These outputs are widely used as fuel sources in residential heating, industrial processes, and power generation. The wood waste and scrap generated during production may also be further processed or utilized as inputs for other industries, such as 4407 Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, 4408 (Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm), or 4415 Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packagings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.

Family tree for fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4401'>4401: Fuel wood, in logs, billets, twigs, faggots or similar forms; wood in chip or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4402'>4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4403'>4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4404'>4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc.</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4405'>4405: Wood wool; wood flour</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4406'>4406: Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4407'>4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4408'>4408: Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, planed or not, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4409'>4409: Wood (including strips, friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled), continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, v-jointed, beaded or the like) along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4410'>4410: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (e.g. waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4411'>4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4412'>4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4413'>4413: Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4414'>4414: Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4415'>4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4416'>4416: Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4417'>4417: Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4418'>4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4419'>4419: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4420'>4420: Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewellery or cutlery, and similar articles of wood; statuettes and other ornaments of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4421'>4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420</a>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440111'>440111: Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, coniferous</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440112'>440112: Wood; for fuel, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or similar forms, whether or not agglomerated, non-coniferous</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440121'>440121: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440122'>440122: Wood; for fuel, in chips or particles, non-coniferous, whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440131'>440131: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms; wood pellets</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440139'>440139: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms; other than wood pellets</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/440140'>440140: Wood; for fuel, sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated</a>"]


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