Low-Density Fiberboard Pattern Making Boards
Low-density fiberboard pattern making boards are large-format boards (0.35–0.5 g/cm³) used for creating patterns in furniture and automotive manufacturing. They are classified under tariff item 4411.94.00 as low-density fiberboard, offering easy machinability for prototype development.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the density is above 0.5 g/cm³
Higher-density fiberboard is classified under a separate tariff item.
If the boards are not for pattern making
General-purpose medium-density fiberboard may fall under a different subheading.
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 boards are not shaped into specific articles, as that could change classification
• Provide density specifications and intended use to CBSA
• Consider whether the boards qualify for duty relief under a specific end-use program
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Acoustic bitumen-impregnated fiberboard panels designed for sound absorption, with a controlled density of 0.35–0.5 g/cm³. These panels are not mechanically worked or surface-covered, and the bitumen treatment enhances their acoustic and moisture-resistant properties. They qualify under tariff item 4411.94.00 as low-density fiberboard of wood or other ligneous materials.
Acoustic MDF Panel 12mm
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Bagasse Fiberboard 7mm
Bagasse fibreboard with a density of 0.44 g/cm³, made from sugarcane bagasse fibres for furniture and packaging. As a ligneous material, it qualifies as fibreboard under tariff item 4411.94.00.
Bagasse Fiberboard Wall Sheathing
Bagasse fiberboard wall sheathing is made from sugarcane bagasse, a ligneous agricultural residue, with a density of 0.35–0.5 g/cm³, used for exterior wall sheathing. It falls under tariff item 4411.94.00 as fiberboard of other ligneous materials, offering an eco-friendly alternative to wood-based boards.
Bamboo Fiberboard Panel 8mm
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