Bagasse Fiber Cement Boards from Canada
Panels from sugarcane bagasse (vegetable fiber) waste agglomerated with cement, used in humid environments. HTS 6808.00.00.00 covers vegetable fiber with mineral binders explicitly. Resistant to mold and termites.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Source certificates for bagasse sustainability to appeal to green importers
• Humidity test data prevents misclassification as standard fiber cement
• Avoid mixing with plastics; pure mineral bind required