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12mm Oak Veneer MDF Sheet

This is a 12 mm thick medium density fibreboard (MDF) with an oak wood veneer surface, bonded with resins. Although it has a veneer, it is classified as MDF exceeding 9 mm thickness under tariff item 4411.14.00, as the veneer does not constitute surface processing for this heading.

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.

4412.10.00Same rate: Free

If the veneer is considered the primary character of the panel

Veneered panels may be classified under heading 4412 if they meet the definition of plywood or veneered panels.

4411.92.10Same rate: Free

If the veneer is treated as surface processing

Surface-processed fibreboard is classified under a different subheading.

4411.12.00Same rate: Free

If the thickness is 9 mm or less

Thinner MDF falls under a different tariff item.

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€’ Clarify with the CBSA whether the oak veneer changes the classification to a veneered panel under heading 4412

β€’ Provide a detailed product specification showing the MDF core and veneer thickness

β€’ Keep commercial invoices and packing lists that clearly describe the product as MDF with veneer

Related Products under Tariff item 4411.14.00

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.

10mm Moisture-Resistant MDF Panel

A 10mm thick MDF engineered for higher humidity environments through oil impregnation, with no surface film or coating. It is made from wood fibers bonded with resins and is used in bathroom vanities and laundry cabinetry.

10mm Thickness Unprocessed MDF Slab

A raw medium density fiberboard (MDF) slab precisely 10mm thick, without any surface coverings or mechanical processing. It is made from wood fibers bonded with resins and is used as a base material for laminated flooring and other further processing.

11mm Bamboo Fiber MDF Board

This is an 11 mm medium density fibreboard (MDF) incorporating bamboo fibres, resin-bonded. Under chapter note 6, references to wood include bamboos and other woody materials. It qualifies as MDF of a thickness exceeding 9 mm under tariff item 4411.14.00.

11mm Speaker Grade MDF

An 11mm thick high-quality MDF selected for acoustic properties, with an untreated surface except for oil. It is made from wood fibers and resins and is used in professional audio cabinet construction.

11mm Standard Raw MDF Sheet

A standard 11mm thick raw medium density fiberboard sheet with no mechanical working or surface coverings applied. It is made from wood fibers bonded with resins and is widely used in speaker cabinet construction and other applications requiring a stable substrate.