HS Code for Wood fiber cement board
View full HS code detailsWood fiber cement board is classified under HS code 6808.00. This classification is determined by the composition of the product, which consists of vegetable fibers (such as wood shavings, chips, sawdust, or wood wool) that are agglomerated with a mineral binder, typically Portland cement or plaster. Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6808 is a specific heading for panels, boards, tiles, and blocks made of vegetable fiber or wood waste bound with mineral substances. Even though the product contains a high percentage of wood, the presence of the mineral binder as the primary structural adhesive moves the classification away from Chapter 44 (Wood) and into Chapter 68.
Products Included
- Cement-bonded particle board
- Wood wool cement panels
- Excelsior-cement boards
- Mineral-bound wood fiber insulation boards
- Acoustic wood fiber cement tiles
- Composite wood-cement cladding panels
Common Misclassification
A frequent error is classifying these boards under HS code 4411, which covers fiberboard of wood or other ligneous materials. However, 4411 is only for boards bonded with organic resins or other organic substances. If a mineral binder like cement is used, 6808.00 must be used. Another misclassification is 6809.11, which is for plasterboards (drywall) faced with paper. While both are construction panels in Chapter 68, 6808.00 is the specific destination for products where the bulk material is vegetable fiber agglomerated with a binder.
FAQ
What is the HS code for wood fiber cement board?
The HS code for panels or boards made of wood fiber agglomerated with cement or mineral binders is 6808.00.
Does this code include boards with a decorative finish?
Yes, as long as the core composition is wood fiber and a mineral binder, the board remains under 6808.00 even if it is painted, veneered, or otherwise surface-treated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Wood fiber cement board?
The HS code for Wood fiber cement 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).
How do I classify Wood fiber cement board for customs?
Wood fiber cement 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.
Is the HS code for Wood fiber cement board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680800 for Wood fiber cement 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.