HS Code 4403
Wood in the rough and logs
HS code 4403 covers wood in the rough, including logs and roughly squared timber, often used as raw material for further sawmill processing.
4-digit Section IXBulk
HS Code 4403 — Wood in the rough and logs
This code covers timber in its natural state after being felled. It includes logs that have been stripped of bark or sapwood and roughly squared wood, but not yet sawn into planks or boards.
What's included
- Rough logs
- Teak logs
- Oak timber rough
- Stripped poles
- Roughly squared wood
What's excluded
- Sawn timber → use
4407(Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise over 6mm thick.) - Railway sleepers → use
4406(Specific category for railway or tramway track support.)
Common examples
- Rough pine logs for export
- Untreated oak trunks
- Stripped eucalyptus poles
- Roughly squared tropical hardwood
Frequently asked questions
Are these treated with chemicals?
They can be, provided they are still 'in the rough' and not processed into boards.
Does this include firewood?
No, wood intended specifically for fuel is under 4401.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Many countries have total export bans on raw logs to protect local industry.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: New Zealand, Russia, United States, Germany
- Top importers: China, India, Austria, Japan
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Key takeaway
Raw material code for the logging industry; extremely sensitive to environmental and pest controls.
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