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HSChapter 68
U.S. imports of panels, boards & similar articles of vegetable fiber or wood waste agglomerated with cement or mineral binders (HS 680800) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Panels, Boards & Similar Articles of Vegetable Fiber or Wood Waste Agglomerated with Cement or Mineral Binders paid $158K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $612K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Panels, Boards & Similar Articles of Vegetable Fiber or Wood Waste Agglomerated with Cement or Mineral Binders imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified entirely under a single US tariff line (6808000000), these composite building panels combine organic fiber or wood waste with cement, plaster, or other mineral binders — a construction technology distinct from both pure wood-based boards and standard concrete panels. China is the leading supplier, followed by Canada and Spain. The product's hybrid composition can create classification ambiguity at the border: panels with a predominantly wood character may be challenged for reclassification under Chapter 44, making precise material documentation essential.
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The critical factor is the binding agent: Chapter 68 covers panels where a mineral binder (cement, plaster, or similar) provides the structural matrix, even if vegetable fiber or wood chips are the bulk filler. Chapter 44 fiberboard and particleboard use organic resins or adhesives as binders. CBP may request technical data sheets or laboratory analysis to confirm the binder type when the composition is not evident from commercial documentation.
China is the primary source of these panels imported into the US, and Chinese-origin goods in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the base duty rate. Canadian-origin panels qualifying under USMCA may receive preferential treatment. Importers sourcing from multiple origins should verify current trade-remedy applicability for each supplier country with a licensed customs broker.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6808000000 | PNLS BRDS ETC O VEG FBR AG W CMNT PLSTR ETC BNDRS | $1.6M | 25.86% | $158K |
PNLS BRDS ETC O VEG FBR AG W CMNT PLSTR ETC BNDRS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6808000000 | PNLS BRDS ETC O VEG FBR AG W CMNT PLSTR ETC BNDRS | $2.2M |
PNLS BRDS ETC O VEG FBR AG W CMNT PLSTR ETC BNDRS
253.5K kg
OTHR ARTS NESOI OF CMNT ETC
HS 681099
MARBLE, TRAVERTINE AND ALABASTER, WORKD, NESOI
HS 680291
WORDK MONUMENTAL OR BUILDING STONE, NESOI
HS 680299
GRANITE, NESOI
HS 680293
ABRASIVES ON A BASE MATERIAL OTH THN FABRC O PAPER
HS 680530
ARTICLES OF ASPHALT OR SIMILAR MATERIALS IN ROLLS
HS 680710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $46K | $1.6M | +$1.5M |
| Illinois | $497K | -- | -$497K |
| Florida | $160K | $141K | -$19K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $602K | $10K | -$592K |
| DETROIT, MI | $311K | $12K | -$298K |