Melamine Laminate Particle Board Kitchen Cabinet Panel from Japan
Particle board made from wood chips agglomerated with resins, surface-covered with decorative melamine plastic laminate featuring wood grain patterns. Classified under HTS 4410.19.00.30 because it is particle board of wood with plastic decorative laminate overlay, not exceeding minimum thickness requirements for other subheadings. Commonly used for flat-pack kitchen cabinet doors and side panels.
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
• Verify formaldehyde emission compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI certification required for composite wood products
• Include mill test reports confirming particle board construction and plastic laminate surface coverage
• Avoid misclassification as finished furniture (HTS Chapter 94) by importing as flat panels without hardware