What is the HS code for wooden pallets?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
HS-2 · Chapter 44
HS chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood
Section IX — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork
Goods classified under this chapter include wood in various forms, such as logs, charcoal, and finished products like furniture. For example, if you're importing wooden pallets for shipping, this chapter is essential for determining the correct tariff classification.
To drill down to HS-4 codes, start by identifying the product's form and intended use. For instance, if you have wood in logs, you might look at 4401 for fuel wood or 4403 for rough wood. Each HS-4 code has specific notes that clarify what types of wood products are included.
Next, examine the HS-6 codes to ensure compliance with national regulations. For example, if you're dealing with plywood, you would check 4412 for plywood and related products. Be aware of neighboring codes, as they can sometimes overlap, particularly between sawn wood and engineered wood products.
Terms & reference phrasing
These are common trade terms used for this chapter. Use them as context, not as a substitute for legal wording.
wood products · wood charcoal · fuel wood · wooden pallets · plywood · wooden furniture · sawn wood · wooden packaging · wooden tools · timber · wood waste · wooden articles · wooden frames · particle board · wooden kitchenware · wooden ornaments
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- requirements for importing wood charcoal
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- import regulations for wooden furniture
- navigating HS codes for wood products
- classifying wood waste and scrap for import
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Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Fuel wood in logs for heating (HS-4401)
- Wood charcoal for grilling (HS-4402)
- Rough-cut timber for construction (HS-4403)
- Wooden pallets for shipping (HS-4415)
- Plywood sheets for furniture making (HS-4412)
- Wooden casks for aging wine (HS-4416)
- Wooden kitchen utensils like spoons (HS-4419)
- Wooden frames for artwork (HS-4414)
Common classification questions
How do I classify wood charcoal for import?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
What are the requirements for importing plywood?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
Which HS-4 code applies to rough-cut timber?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
How do I determine the correct HS code for wood products?
Pick the chapter first, then compare heading wording and exclusions before choosing an HS-6 line.
Are there special regulations for importing wooden furniture?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of wood products fall under HS-44?
- HS-44 includes various wood products such as logs, charcoal, sawn wood, plywood, and wooden articles like furniture and kitchenware.
- How do I find the correct HS-4 code for my wood product?
- Identify the product's form and end-use, then refer to the specific HS-4 headings for guidance on classification.
- Are there any special import regulations for wood products?
- Yes, certain wood products may require phytosanitary certificates or compliance with specific national regulations to prevent pest introduction.
- What is the difference between HS-4401 and HS-4403?
- HS-4401 covers fuel wood in various forms, while HS-4403 pertains to rough wood that may not be processed or finished.
- Can I use HS-4402 for all types of charcoal?
- HS-4402 specifically refers to wood charcoal; other types of charcoal may fall under different classifications.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 44 (21)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
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
4402
Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated
4403
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
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.
4405
Wood wool; wood flour
4406
Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood
4407
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm
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
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
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
4411
Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances
4412
Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood
4413
Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes
4414
Wooden frames; for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects
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
4416
Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves
4417
Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood
4418
Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes
4419
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood
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
4421
Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420
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