Exposure-1 Rated OSB Sheathing from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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