Product classification
HS code for Straw board: 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.
Classification of straw board under HS 6808.00
Straw board is classified under HS code 6808.00. This code is designated for panels, boards, tiles, blocks, and similar articles made of vegetable fiber, straw, or wood waste that has been agglomerated with mineral binders such as cement, plaster, or lime. The classification depends on the combination of the organic material (straw) and the inorganic binding agent. Unlike standard paperboard, straw board in this category is typically used for construction, acoustic insulation, or thermal protection and is characterized by its density and mineral content. The manufacturing process involves compressing the straw with the binder to create a rigid structural element. This distinguishes it from products made purely of vegetable fibers or those bonded with organic resins, which would fall under different chapters like Chapter 44 (wood) or Chapter 48 (paper). The presence of the mineral binder is the defining characteristic that places these straw-based boards in Chapter 68, which covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, and similar materials.
- Covers
- Cement-bonded straw boards
- Plaster-agglomerated straw panels
- Acoustic straw tiles with mineral binders
- Insulating straw blocks for construction
- Mineral-bound vegetable fiber panels
- Also under 6808.00
- 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. Straw board is frequently misclassified under HS code 4805.91 or 4805.92, which refers to straw paperboard used in packaging. The distinction lies in the binder and the use; 6808.00 is for construction-grade boards with mineral binders. It is also sometimes confused with 4411 (fiberboard), but that code is reserved for wood-based products or those bonded with organic resins.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680800 (the code used for straw board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680800 (the code used for straw board) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 680800, not only straw board.
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 straw board
Brazil classifies straw board under NCM 6808.00.00: HS 6808.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about straw board
What is the HS code for Straw board?
The HS code for Straw board is 680800 (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). The HS code for straw board agglomerated with mineral binders is 6808.00.
How do I classify Straw board for customs?
Straw board is classified under HS code 680800 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can straw board be used for soundproofing?
Yes, straw boards classified under 6808.00 are often used as acoustic panels in the construction industry due to their density and fibrous structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of straw board (HS 680800)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680800 (the code used for straw board) 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 straw board (HS 680800)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680800 (the code used for straw board) 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.
Is the HS code for Straw board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680800 for Straw board is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for straw board in Brazil?
In Brazil, straw board (HS 680800) is classified under NCM 6808.00.00.