Waferboard Construction Panel
Waferboard made from large wood wafers randomly oriented and compressed with resins, used as underlayment in roofing and flooring. This product is a similar board of wood agglomerated with organic binders, and it is not specifically named in other headings, so it falls under this tariff item as 'other'.
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 waferboard is specifically classified as waferboard in the tariff
Waferboard may have a specific subheading under heading 44.10.
If the panels have a laminated structure
Laminated wood products are classified under heading 44.12.
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 waferboard meets Canadian building code standards for roofing or flooring applications
• Provide the CBSA with a product description that clearly distinguishes it from OSB or plywood
• Check if the waferboard is treated with preservatives, as this may require additional declarations
Related Products under Tariff item 4410.90.00
Bamboo Particle Board Panel
A particle board panel manufactured from bamboo fibers and particles bound with resins, used in eco-friendly furniture and paneling. Under Chapter 44 Note 6, bamboo is treated as wood for classification purposes, and this product is agglomerated with organic binders, placing it under this tariff item as 'other' particle board of wood.
Industrial OSB Subfloor Panel
Heavy-duty oriented strand board (OSB) panels engineered for industrial subflooring with high load-bearing capacity. OSB is a similar board of wood agglomerated with resins, and this product is not specifically named in other headings, so it falls under this tariff item as 'other'.
OSB Structural Sheathing Panel
Oriented strand board (OSB) panels made from wood strands oriented in layers and bonded with resins, rated for structural sheathing in construction. This product is a similar board of wood agglomerated with organic binders, and as it is not elsewhere specified, it falls under this tariff item as 'other'.
Recycled Wood Chipboard
Chipboard manufactured from recycled wood chips and shavings agglomerated with urea-formaldehyde resins for general panel uses. This product is a particle board of wood agglomerated with organic binding substances, and since it is not specifically named in other headings, it is classified under this tariff item as 'other'.
Underlayment Particle Board
Particle board specifically designed for flooring underlayment, made from wood particles bonded with waterproof resins for subfloor stability. This product is a particle board of wood agglomerated with resins, and as it is not elsewhere specified, it falls under this tariff item as 'other'.