Product classification
HS code for Wood fiber cement 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 wood fiber cement board under HS 6808.00
Wood 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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680800 (the code used for wood fiber cement board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680800 (the code used for wood fiber cement 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 wood fiber cement 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 wood fiber cement board
Brazil classifies wood fiber cement 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 wood fiber cement board
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). The HS code for panels or boards made of wood fiber agglomerated with cement or mineral binders is 6808.00.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of wood fiber cement board (HS 680800)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680800 (the code used for wood fiber cement 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 wood fiber cement board (HS 680800)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680800 (the code used for wood fiber cement 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 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.
What is the NCM code for wood fiber cement board in Brazil?
In Brazil, wood fiber cement board (HS 680800) is classified under NCM 6808.00.00.