U.S. imports of Waferboard and Similar Wood Board (NESOI) (HS 441019) totaled $272K in September 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Waferboard and Similar Wood Board (NESOI) paid $43K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 15.99% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Waferboard and Similar Wood Board (NESOI) imports of $272K in September 2026 ran 70% below the year-to-date monthly average of $896K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataWaferboard and other wood-based panels not classified as particle board or OSB — including certain specialty engineered panels — are covered here, with Canada the leading US supplier and Spain, China, India, and Ecuador also present in the trade flow. The four 10-digit lines parallel the particle board structure: unworked or sanded (4410190010), melamine-paper-surfaced (4410190020), decorative plastic laminate-surfaced (4410190030), and all other (4410190060). Products from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that affects sourcing decisions for specialty panel products in this residual category.
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Heading 441019 captures wood-based panels that do not meet the specific definitions of particle board (441011) or oriented strand board/waferboard (441012) — for example, certain specialty reconstituted wood panels or boards with atypical binder or strand configurations. Classification requires careful review of the panel's manufacturing process and composition; when in doubt, a binding ruling from CBP provides certainty.
Yes. If panels under this heading are composite wood products or contain composite wood components intended for use in the US market, they must comply with EPA's TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards. Importers are responsible for ensuring third-party certification and proper labeling, regardless of the country of origin.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $10.4M of Waferboard and Similar Wood Board (NESOI).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 4410
Subheading 441019 · $272K of $136.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4410190060 | Board of Wood, NESOI | $849K | 12.60% | 46.37% | $107K |
| 4410190020 | Brd of Wd, NESOI, Srrfc-Cover W/Melamine-Impreg Papr | $289K | 11.00% | 100.00% | $32K |
| 4410190010 | Brd of Wood, NESOI, Unwkd/ Nt Frthr Wrkd Than Sand | $96K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 4410190030 | Brd of Wd, NESOI, Srfcd-Cvrd W/Deco Lamints of Plast | $16K | 37.50% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4410190060 | Board of Wood, NESOI | $512K |
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.
Imports · September 2026
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Spain and China together supply 67% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Spain 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.99% of imports for consumption.