Melamine Covered OSB Cabinet Back Panel
A thin 1/8-inch OSB sheet surfaced on both sides with melamine-impregnated paper for a smooth finish in kitchen cabinets. As OSB is explicitly included in heading 44.10, the melamine surfacing does not remove it from this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the OSB is not surfaced with melamine
Plain OSB falls under its specific subheading.
If the board is fibreboard rather than OSB
Fibreboard products are classified in heading 44.11.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the melamine paper is not considered a decorative plastic laminate, which may shift classification
• The thinness of the board does not affect classification, but verify it is not a veneer product
• Provide a product specification sheet to CBSA if requested
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