Exposure-1 Rated OSB Sheathing

Oriented strand board rated Exposure-1 for limited water exposure during construction, sanded surface, typically 7/16-inch for sheathing. HTS 4410.12.0010 covers this sanded wood OSB bound with resins, suitable for siding and structural panels. Wax overlay provides temporary protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Lower: 10% vs 35%

If coniferous plywood veneer overlaid

Plywood overlay creates coniferous plywood classification under 4412.13

4418.91Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If assembled into modular wall panels

Prefabricated joinery components exceed simple board classification into 4418

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document Exposure-1 rating with test data showing ≤10% thickness swell after water exposure

Ensure resin type (PF or UF) declared for TSCA compliance

Label panels clearly with grade stamps visible for customs inspection

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7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Sheathing

This is structural oriented strand board measuring 7/16 inch thick, sanded on one side, used primarily for wall sheathing and roof underlayment in residential construction. It falls under HTS 4410.12.0010 as OSB of wood that is unworked or only sanded, with strands oriented in specific layers and bound with resins. Meets standards for exposure durability in construction applications.

23/32-inch OSB Roof Sheathing Panels

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5/8-inch OSB Subfloor Panels

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19/32-inch OSB Wall Sheathing

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APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor OSB Panels

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Structural 1 OSB Panels 4x8 Feet

Structural 1 grade OSB panels in standard 4x8 foot size, sanded, for high-load bearing applications like flooring and roofing. Fits HTS 4410.12.0010 as unworked/sanded oriented strand board of wood with cross-oriented strands. Higher quality control than Structural 2 grade.