Toy Manufacturing MDF 2mm
2mm extra-thin MDF sheets for laser-cutting into educational toys, puzzles, and models, using food-safe resins. This product falls under tariff item 4411.12.00 as MDF of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm, ensuring clean cuts and safety for children's products.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the thickness exceeds 5 mm
Thicker MDF would be classified under a different subheading.
If the MDF is imported as finished toys
Finished toys are classified in Chapter 95, not Chapter 44.
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
• Declare the MDF as a raw material for toy manufacturing, not as a toy itself, to avoid classification under Chapter 95
• Provide safety data sheets for the food-safe resins if requested by CBSA
• Confirm the thickness and resin type in the commercial invoice to support the tariff classification
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