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10mm Fire-Retardant MDF Sheet

This is a 10 mm thick medium density fibreboard (MDF) treated with fire-retardant additives in the resin matrix. It has no surface processing and is used in commercial furniture. It falls under tariff item 4411.14.00 as MDF of a thickness exceeding 9 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4411.92.10Same rate: Free

If the fire-retardant treatment is applied to the surface

Surface-treated fibreboard is classified separately from unprocessed MDF.

4411.12.00Same rate: Free

If the thickness is 9 mm or less

Thinner MDF falls under a different tariff item.

4411.13.00Same rate: Free

If the thickness exceeds 5 mm but is not over 9 mm

This covers MDF in the intermediate thickness range.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify that the fire-retardant treatment does not constitute surface processing, which could change classification

β€’ Have technical data sheets available to confirm the additives are in the resin matrix

β€’ Check if the fire-retardant chemicals require any special import permits from Canadian authorities

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