6808.00.00.00 - Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fiber, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders 🖩

This HTS classification covers articles fabricated from vegetable fibers, straw, or various forms of wood waste, including shavings, chips, particles, and sawdust. These materials are bound together using mineral binders such as cement or plaster. Examples of such articles include panels, boards, tiles, and blocks, often used in construction or as building materials. The key characteristic is the composite nature of these products, where organic materials are solidified and hardened by inorganic binders.

While the HTS has many broad categories at the root level covering diverse goods like live animals (Chapters 01), this particular heading falls within Section XIII, focusing on articles of mineral substances. Its distinction from other headings in Section XIII lies in the specific combination of vegetable or wood-based materials with mineral binders, rather than being solely composed of stone, plaster, or cement. This heading is distinct from, for instance, solid wood articles or articles primarily composed of cement or plaster without the inclusion of significant vegetable or wood waste components.

As HTS code 6808.00.00.00 is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under this heading relies directly on meeting the criteria of being an article made from the specified vegetable or wood waste materials agglomerated with cement, plaster, or other mineral binders. Importers should ensure the composition and manufacturing process align precisely with the description to achieve correct classification and avoid potential duties or penalties.