---
title: "4401 HSN Code | HSN Code for Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust in India"
description: "Know more about 4401 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 4401 covering Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust."
canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4401/"
---

# HSN Sub-chapter 4401: Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust

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

Part of [Chapter 44: Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-44/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 44011010 | [Other Fuel Wood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44011010/) |
| 44011090 | [Sawdust and wood waste and scrap, not agglomerated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44011090/) |
| 44011110 | [Coniferous fuel wood (logs)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44011110/) |
| 44011190 | [Coniferous fuel wood (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44011190/) |
| 44011210 | [Non-coniferous fuel wood (logs)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44011210/) |
| 44011290 | [Non-coniferous fuel wood (other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44011290/) |
| 44012100 | [Wood In Chips Or Particles \| Coniferous](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44012100/) |
| 44012200 | [Wood Chips/Particles\| Non-Coniferous](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44012200/) |
| 44013100 | [Sawn or Chipped Softwood Timber, Unassembled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44013100/) |
| 44013200 | [Sawn or Chipped Softwood Timber, Assembled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44013200/) |
| 44013900 | [Other Agglomerated Sawdust/Wood Waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44013900/) |
| 44014000 | [Coconut Shell Charcoal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44014000/) |
| 44014100 | [Sawdust: Wood waste and scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44014100/) |
| 44014900 | [Sawdust and wood waste](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44014900/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4401

It includes Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust

### Do spares or accessories of Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

### What should my invoice and records include for Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Any import/export nuance for Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−56.48% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹517 Cr (+281.92% YoY) — 0.0085% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹516 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #872 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 44: 0.02% of its exports; import side 2.32%
- Rank within Chapter 44: #18 of 21 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 23.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1142 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +352.17% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 44: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4401

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 44 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 44 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 98.03 | 0.0027% | — | 0.63% | −97.76 | #1167 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +55.56% | 0.01% | 11.50 | 0.0003% | −88.27% | 0.08% | −11.08 | #1155 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −45.24% | 0.01% | 9.40 | 0.0003% | −18.26% | 0.08% | −9.17 | #1161 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.04 | 0.0000% | +352.17% | 0.02% | 11.93 | 0.0003% | +26.91% | 0.08% | −10.89 | #1133 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.24 | 0.0000% | +19.23% | 0.02% | 14.99 | 0.0003% | +25.65% | 0.08% | −13.75 | #1132 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.16 | 0.0001% | +74.19% | 0.04% | 135.26 | 0.0024% | +802.33% | 0.72% | −133.10 | #1118 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.48% | 0.02% | 516.59 | 0.0085% | +281.92% | 2.32% | −515.65 | #1142 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 23.11%/yr, imports 31.92%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 23.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.11% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.27 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 ranked #1142 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 ranks #1142 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 44, it ranks #18 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #872 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 352.17% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹515.65 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹516.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹515.65 Crore — ranking #872 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 31.92% CAGR signals rising demand for Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 have grown at 31.92% CAGR, reaching ₹516.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 contributes 0.02% of Chapter 44 exports — ranked #18

Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 44, HSN Sub-Chapter 4401 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.32% share (rank #6).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 44

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4421: Other wood articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4421/) | ₹1,727 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4419: Tableware & kitchenware of wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4419/) | ₹613 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4411: Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/) | ₹555 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4412: Laminated Plywood, Veneered Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4412/) | ₹439 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4402: Silk yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4402/) | ₹326 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4408: Veneering sheets & plywood wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4408/) | ₹259 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4418: Wood joinery & carpentry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4418/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4414: Wooden picture frames](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4414/) | ₹149 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4409: Shaped wood for parquet or flooring](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4409/) | ₹148 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4417: Wooden tools & handles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4417/) | ₹139 Cr |
| #18 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4401: Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 4402 | [Silk yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4402/) |
| 4403 | [Seamless iron & steel pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4403/) |
| 4404 | [Hoopwood, split poles, wooden sticks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4404/) |
| 4405 | [Wood wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4405/) |
| 4406 | [Railway sleepers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4406/) |
| 4407 | [Sawn Wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4407/) |
| 4408 | [Veneering sheets & plywood wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4408/) |
| 4409 | [Shaped wood for parquet or flooring](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4409/) |
| 4410 | [Particle board, wood/agglomerates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4410/) |
| 4411 | [Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/) |
| 4412 | [Laminated Plywood, Veneered Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4412/) |
| 4413 | [Densified wood products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4413/) |
| 4414 | [Wooden picture frames](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4414/) |
| 4415 | [Wooden packing cases and pallets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4415/) |
| 4416 | [Wooden barrels & containers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4416/) |
| 4417 | [Wooden tools & handles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4417/) |
| 4418 | [Wood joinery & carpentry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4418/) |
| 4419 | [Tableware & kitchenware of wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4419/) |
| 4420 | [Wood marquetry & inlaid wood items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4420/) |
| 4421 | [Other wood articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4421/) |