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U.S. exports of particle board and similar board of non-wood ligneous materials (HS 441090) totaled $574K in July 2026.
Importers of Particle Board and Similar Board of Non-Wood Ligneous Materials paid $43K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 34% on $129K 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 $148K in July 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $222K.
Last updated: July 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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17 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 4410
Subheading 441090 · $148K of $120.2M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$148KYoY · Pro
Exports
$574KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4410900000 | Particle & Similar Board of Ligneous Mat'l NESOI | $148K | 29.28% | 86.98% | $43K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4410900000 | Particle & Similar Board of Ligneous Mat'l NESOI | $574K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Germany together take 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
13.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 29.28%.