HS Code 440393
6-digit classification for Large Beech Logs, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared : Other : Of beech (Fagus spp.), of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more
Also searched as: large beech logs, beech timber, beech rounds, beech sawlogs, beech poles
Classification
How 440393 breaks down
Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
Of beech (Fagus spp.), of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more
Short answer
What HS code 440393 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 440393 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for large beech logs; often searched as large beech logs, beech timber, beech rounds. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 440393?
Buyers sourcing of beech (fagus spp.), of which any… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 440393 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 440393
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 440393 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 4403
Other HS codes under 4403
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared". If 440393 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 440393: common questions
What is HS code 440393?
HS code 440393 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared : Other : Of beech (Fagus spp.), of which any crosssectional dimension is 15 cm or more". The first two digits (44) are the chapter — Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal — and digits 3-4 (4403) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 440393?
Common products classified under 440393 include large beech logs, beech timber, beech rounds, beech sawlogs, beech poles and similar items matching of beech (fagus spp.), of which any…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 440393?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 440393 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (440393) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 44
Explore Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal
Sourcing of beech (fagus spp.), of which any… from 1688?
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