Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fiber, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders
1 declarable lines
Heading 6808 covers panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles made from vegetable fiber, straw or wood shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other wood waste, where the material is agglomerated with cement, plaster or another mineral binder. It has a single declarable line, 6808.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
Products in this heading
- Cement-bonded wood particleboard
- Cement-bonded wood fiber panels
- Mineral-bonded straw boards
- Cement-bonded wood wool panels
- Plaster-bonded sawdust blocks
- Cement-bonded wood chip tiles
- Mineral-bonded vegetable fiber boards
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is a panel, board, tile, block or similar article.
- Confirm it contains vegetable fiber, straw, or wood shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other wood waste.
- Confirm the binder is cement, plaster or another mineral binder.
- Exclude articles bonded mainly with organic resin or plastic.
- Exclude products that are mainly cement or concrete, or asbestos-cement or cellulose fiber-cement.
Often confused with
- Heading 4410Particle board bonded with resin
Wood particles bonded with organic resin, not a mineral binder.
- Heading 4411Fiberboard bonded with resin
Wood fiberboard with organic binder, not cement or plaster.
- Heading 6810Cement or concrete panels without wood or vegetable fiber
Articles of cement or concrete, not wood or vegetable fiber agglomerated with mineral binder.
- Heading 6811Cellulose fiber-cement sheets
Asbestos-cement or cellulose fiber-cement articles are classified there.
- Heading 6809Plaster boards without vegetable or wood fiber
Articles of plaster or plaster compositions, not wood or vegetable fiber agglomerated with mineral binder.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cement-bonded wood particleboard?
Cement-bonded wood particleboard is classified under 6808.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on cement-bonded straw boards?
Cement-bonded straw boards are classified under 6808.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify wood shavings bonded with cement?
Classify wood shavings bonded with cement as 6808.00.00.00 when the product is a panel, board, tile, block or similar article. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.