OSB Sheathing Panel 7/16 Inch Tongue & Groove from Japan
Oriented strand board (OSB) panels 7/16 inch thick with tongue-and-groove edges, made from large wood strands oriented in cross-layers and bonded with resins. Falls under HTS 4410.19.0060 as 'other' wood board despite OSB naming in heading, for non-standard thicknesses. Used in wall sheathing and roofing applications.
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
• Provide APA trademark certification confirming exposure rating (Exposure 1) and span ratings for structural panels
• Test for shear and bending strength per ASTM D3043 to distinguish from non-structural particle board
• Declare accurately as OSB vs MDF; misdescription leads to 4410.11 (MDF) reclassification and penalties