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U.S. imports of particle board and similar board of non-wood ligneous materials (HS 441090) totaled $109K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Particle Board and Similar Board of Non-Wood Ligneous Materials paid $9K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $94K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Particle Board and Similar Board of Non-Wood Ligneous Materials imports of $109K in April 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $218K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPanels agglomerated from non-wood plant fibers — such as bagasse (sugarcane residue), flax, hemp, or rice straw — bound with resins or organic adhesives fall under this single-line heading, with the Netherlands, China, Italy, Hong Kong, and Romania among the leading US suppliers. Unlike wood-based panels in headings 441011–441019, these products derive from agricultural or industrial plant byproducts rather than timber, positioning them in sustainable building material and specialty panel markets. The heading contains a single 10-digit line (4410900000), so classification within the heading is straightforward, though distinguishing these panels from wood-based panels at the heading level requires confirming the raw material composition.
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Heading 441090 applies to panels made from non-wood ligneous (plant-based) materials — such as sugarcane bagasse, flax shives, hemp hurds, or cereal straw — bonded with resins or organic binders. If the panel's fiber content is predominantly wood, it belongs in headings 441011–441019. Importers should obtain mill certificates specifying the fiber source and composition to support the correct heading determination.
TSCA Title VI's composite wood product rules were written primarily around wood-based panels, but panels containing wood components or sold alongside regulated composite wood products may still trigger compliance obligations depending on their composition and end use. Importers should confirm with the EPA or a compliance specialist whether a specific non-wood fiber panel falls within the TSCA Title VI scope before entering the US market.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4410900000 | PARTICLE & SIMILAR BOARD OF LIGNEOUS MAT'L NESOI | $109K | 10.00% | $9K |
PARTICLE & SIMILAR BOARD OF LIGNEOUS MAT'L NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4410900000 | PARTICLE & SIMILAR BOARD OF LIGNEOUS MAT'L NESOI | $279K |
PARTICLE & SIMILAR BOARD OF LIGNEOUS MAT'L NESOI
789 m3
MIX SPF WOOD SAWN/CHIP LENGTHW,SLICED/PEEL,GT 6MM
HS 440713
OTHER ARTICLES OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 442199
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB), OF WOOD
HS 441012
PLYWD/ETC,NES,GT-1 OUT PLY NONCNF SPECES IN SUBHD
HS 441233
BUILDERS' JOINERY AND CARPENTRY OF WOOD, NESOI
HS 441899
OTHER CONIF WOOD, SAWN/CHIPED LENTGW, THKNS GT 6MM
HS 440719
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $166K | +$166K |
| CANADA | $14K | $106K | +$92K |
| GERMANY | $67K | -- | -$67K |
| ITALY | $27K | -- | -$27K |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | -- | $87K | +$87K |
| Ohio | $82K | -- | -$82K |
| California | -- | $46K | +$46K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $104K | +$104K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $67K | -- | -$67K |
| TECATE, CA | -- | $41K | +$41K |