Chapter 44 HS Codes: Chapter 44 Commodities
CHAPTER DEFINITION & SCOPE
HS Chapter 44 of the WCO Harmonized System covers chapter 44 commodities. It groups 21 4-digit WCO headings and 128 6-digit subheadings under the official 2026 customs nomenclature [USITC HTS 2026].
Chapter
Ch 44
Headings
21 Headings
Subheadings
128 HS6
US Tariff Status
Active 2026
Chapter 44 4-Digit Headings Directory
| Heading | WCO Heading Description | Subheading Count | Directory Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heading 4401 | Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms | 9 subheadings | Browse Heading 4401 → |
| Heading 4402 | Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 4402 → |
| Heading 4403 | Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared | 19 subheadings | Browse Heading 4403 → |
| Heading 4404 | Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 4404 → |
| Heading 4405 | Wood wool (excelsior); wood flour | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 4405 → |
| Heading 4406 | Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 4406 → |
| Heading 4407 | Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm | 21 subheadings | Browse Heading 4407 → |
| Heading 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 | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 4408 → |
| Heading 4409 | Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 4409 → |
| Heading 4410 | Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board (for example, waferboard) of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 4410 → |
| Heading 4411 | Fiberboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances | 6 subheadings | Browse Heading 4411 → |
| Heading 4412 | Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood | 14 subheadings | Browse Heading 4412 → |
| Heading 4413 | Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 4413 → |
| Heading 4414 | Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 4414 → |
| Heading 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 | 2 subheadings | Browse Heading 4415 → |
| Heading 4416 | Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 4416 → |
| Heading 4417 | Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood; boot or shoe lasts and trees, of wood | 1 subheadings | Browse Heading 4417 → |
| Heading 4418 | Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels and assembled flooring panels; shingles and shakes | 18 subheadings | Browse Heading 4418 → |
| Heading 4419 | Tableware and kitchenware, of wood | 5 subheadings | Browse Heading 4419 → |
| Heading 4420 | Wood marquetry and inlaid wood; caskets and cases for jewelry or cutlery and similar articles, of wood; statuettes and other ornaments, of wood; wooden articles of furniture not falling within chapter 94 | 3 subheadings | Browse Heading 4420 → |
| Heading 4421 | Other articles of wood | 4 subheadings | Browse Heading 4421 → |
Chapter 44 Subheading Sample & MFN Duty Rates
| HS Code | Subheading Description | Heading | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4401.11 | Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms, Coniferous | 4401 | View 4401.11 → |
| 4401.12 | Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms, Nonconiferous | 4401 | View 4401.12 → |
| 4401.21 | Wood in chips or particles, Coniferous | 4401 | View 4401.21 → |
| 4401.22 | Wood in chips or particles, Nonconiferous | 4401 | View 4401.22 → |
| 4401.31 | Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms, Wood pellets | 4401 | View 4401.31 → |
| 4401.32 | Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms, Wood briquettes | 4401 | View 4401.32 → |
| 4401.39 | Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, agglomerated in logs, briquettes, pellets or similar forms, Other | 4401 | View 4401.39 → |
| 4401.41 | Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated, Sawdust | 4401 | View 4401.41 → |
| 4401.49 | Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated, Other | 4401 | View 4401.49 → |
| 4402.10 | Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated, Of bamboo | 4402 | View 4402.10 → |
| 4402.20 | Of shell or nut | 4402 | View 4402.20 → |
| 4402.90 | Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated, Other | 4402 | View 4402.90 → |
| 4403.11 | Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared, Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservatives, Coniferous | 4403 | View 4403.11 → |
| 4403.12 | Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared, Treated with paint, stain, creosote or other preservatives, Nonconiferous | 4403 | View 4403.12 → |
| 4403.21 | Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared, Other, coniferous, Of pine (Pinus spp.), of which the smallest cross-sectional dimension is 15 cm or more | 4403 | View 4403.21 → |
EXPERT CLASSIFICATION PRO TIPS
Common Pitfalls When Classifying Chapter 44 Goods
- Always review WCO Section and Chapter Legal Notes before assigning 4-digit headings.
- Distinguish carefully between unprocessed raw materials and further prepared or processed articles.
- Verify Partner Government Agency (PGA) flags for agriculture, food, or chemical items.
- Cross-reference official CBP CROSS rulings for binding precedents on mixed or composite goods.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 44 Tariff ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
Customs Rulings Online Search System for Chapter 44 binding classification precedents.
WCO HS Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization international 6-digit Harmonized System backbone standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau trade statistics and Schedule B concordance portal.
Chapter 44 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commodities are covered under HS Chapter 44?
Chapter 44 (Chapter 44 Commodities) covers WCO Harmonized System 4-digit headings from 4401 upward, encompassing primary goods, raw materials, and manufactured articles within this nomenclature section.
How many 4-digit headings exist in HS Chapter 44?
Chapter 44 contains 21 official 4-digit WCO headings and 128 6-digit tariff subheadings.
What is the US general import duty range for Chapter 44 commodities?
Base customs duties under Chapter 44 range from 0.0% (Duty-Free) up to representative MFN rate limits depending on 10-digit HTS statistical suffix extensions.
Do Section 301 China tariffs apply to Chapter 44 imports?
Section 301 tariffs depend on specific 8-digit HTS subheadings. Importers must verify if their exact HTS code appears on USTR Lists 1 through 4A.
Are Partner Government Agency (PGA) permits required for Chapter 44?
PGA message-set flags (such as FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA, or CITES) apply conditionally depending on the commodity classification within Chapter 44.
How are products classified between adjacent headings in Chapter 44?
Classification follows WCO General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 through 6, prioritizing specific heading terms over general descriptions.
Can Chapter 44 goods enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in USMCA member states (US, Mexico, Canada) or FTA partners enter duty-free under SPI code P, KR, AU, or CL with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Chapter 44 shipments?
Eligible commercial shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day may enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal entry of Chapter 44 goods?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, and entry summary CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP ruling for Chapter 44?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling application under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division.