Oak Grain Melamine Faced OSB Subfloor Panels from Japan
Oriented strand board (OSB) sheets with decorative oak grain melamine-impregnated paper overlay, used as exposed subflooring in flooring applications. Classified in HTS 4410.11.00.20 because OSB qualifies as 'similar board' to particle board when surface-covered with melamine-impregnated paper per the heading description.
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
• Confirm OSB strand orientation and density meets particle board 'similar board' criteria; test melamine adhesion and formaldehyde emissions; declare intended end-use as construction panels to prevent furniture misclassification