HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6808.00 – Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders
HS code 6808.00 is the 6-digit subheading for panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like, of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders. It is used for wood wool cement boards, straw panels (cement-bonded), particleboard with mineral binder, cement-bonded wood fiber panels and sawdust blocks (mineral-bound).
What HS 6808.00 covers
This HS code covers a specialized category of building materials: panels, boards, tiles, and blocks made from vegetable fibers, wood waste (like shavings, chips, sawdust), or straw, which are agglomerated (bound) with cement, plaster, or other mineral binders. These composite materials are valued for their unique properties, including excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, fire resistance, and often a sustainable profile due to the use of recycled or waste organic matter. Importers include construction companies focused on green building, specialized insulation suppliers, and distributors of eco-friendly building materials. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in innovative and sustainable construction solutions. Trade considerations involve density, compressive strength, fire rating, thermal conductivity, and compliance with environmental and building standards, making them crucial for modern, energy-efficient construction projects.
- Covers
- Wood wool cement boards
- Straw panels (cement-bonded)
- Particleboard with mineral binder
- Cement-bonded wood fiber panels
- Sawdust blocks (mineral-bound)
- Acoustic wood fiber panels
- Examples
- Heraklith Wood Wool Panels
- Durisol Insulating Concrete Forms
- Cempanel Cement Bonded Particleboard
- Knauf Aquapanel (cement board, similar composite use)
- Pavatex Wood Fibre Insulation
Codes often confused with 6808.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with 4410 (particle board of wood) or 4411 (fiberboard of wood) if the 'agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders' aspect is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680800, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680800 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $196M 32% of world exports
- 2 Austria $53M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $43M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $611M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $49M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Spain $32M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Australia $28M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $547M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6808.00
Brazil does not split HS 6808.00: its NCM code is 6808.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6808.00
What is HS code 680800?
HS code 680800 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders. This HS code covers a specialized category of building materials: panels, boards, tiles, and blocks made from vegetable fibers, wood waste (like shavings, chips, sawdust), or straw, which are agglomerated (bound) with cement, plaster, or other mineral binders. These composite materials are valued for their unique properties, including excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, fire resistance, and often a sustainable profile due to the use of recycled or waste organic matter. Importers include construction companies focused on green building, specialized insulation suppliers, and distributors of eco-friendly building materials. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in innovative and sustainable construction solutions. Trade considerations involve density, compressive strength, fire rating, thermal conductivity, and compliance with environmental and building standards, making them crucial for modern, energy-efficient construction projects.
What products fall under HS code 680800?
Wood wool cement boards, straw panels (cement-bonded), particleboard with mineral binder, cement-bonded wood fiber panels, sawdust blocks (mineral-bound), acoustic wood fiber panels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680800?
Can be confused with 4410 (particle board of wood) or 4411 (fiberboard of wood) if the 'agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders' aspect is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680800?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680800 in UN Comtrade data were China ($196M, 32% of world exports), Austria ($53M) and Germany ($43M). World exports came to about $611M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 680800?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680800 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($49M, 8.9% of world imports), Spain ($32M) and Australia ($28M). World imports came to about $547M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 680800 structured?
HS code 680800 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680800?
In Brazil, HS code 680800 is NCM 6808.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.