HS heading 68.08: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders
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Key facts
- Heading
- 68.08
- Description
- Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders
- Chapter
- 68: Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials
- Subheadings
- 1
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 68.08 covers panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders. It is in chapter 68 (articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials). It is not split further: its only subheading is 6808.00. National tariff lines under heading 68.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 68.08 covers panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders.
It is not split further: its only subheading is 6808.00.
- 6808.00Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 68 are classified in its other 14 headings, listed below.
- 68.01Setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)
- 68.02Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than goods of heading 68.01; mosaic cubes and the like, of natural stone (including slate), whether or not on a backing; artificially coloured granules, chippings and powder, of natural stone (including slate)
- 68.03Worked slate and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate
- 68.04Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials
- 68.05Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up
- 68.06Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading 68.11 or 68.12 or of Chapter 69
- 68.07Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)
- 68.09Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster
- 68.10Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced
- 68.11Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like
- 68.12Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 68.11 or 68.13
- 68.13Friction material and articles thereof (for example, sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads), not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials
- 68.14Worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials
- 68.15Articles of stone or of other mineral substances (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included
How it is structured
Heading 68.08 is one of 15 headings in chapter 68. Its first two digits, 68, are the chapter; the next two, 08, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (6808.00).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 68.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 68.08 cover?
HS heading 68.08 covers panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders.
Which chapter is HS heading 68.08 in?
HS heading 68.08 is in chapter 68 (articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials).
How many subheadings does HS heading 68.08 have?
HS heading 68.08 has one subheading, 6808.00.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 68.08?
National tariff lines under heading 68.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.