APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor OSB Panels from Japan
APA trademarked Sturd-I-Floor OSB panels, sanded, 23/32-inch thick with tongue-and-groove edges for combination subfloor/underlayment. Classified in HTS 4410.12.0010 as oriented strand board of wood, unworked beyond sanding despite edge profiling. Meets stringent performance standards for joist spacing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit APA certification reports verifying span ratings and structural integrity
• Declare T&G edges as standard OSB feature, not further machining
• Monitor for Chinese manufacturing origin scrutiny on formaldehyde emissions