Melamine Faced Particle Board Kitchen Cabinet Panels from Japan
Particle board sheets surfaced on both sides with melamine-impregnated paper, typically in white or woodgrain finishes, used for manufacturing kitchen cabinet doors and sides. Classified under HTS 4410.11.00.20 because it is wood particle board explicitly surface-covered with melamine-impregnated paper as per the subheading description. These panels provide a durable, low-cost alternative to solid wood with moisture-resistant properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the melamine-impregnated paper covering meets the exact subheading definition through lab testing if challenged by Customs; provide mill certificates confirming wood particle composition and binder content; check formaldehyde emission levels for EPA TSCA Title VI compliance before import