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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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