Birch Wood Chipboard

Chipboard produced from birch wood chips and flakes bound with urea-formaldehyde resin, commonly used for shelving and cabinet backs. Classified under HTS 4410.19.00 as 'other' particle board of wood, not meeting OSB or waferboard specifications. Available in standard sizes like 4x8 feet sheets.

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.

4410Same rate: 35%

If made from bamboo or other ligneous materials

Chapter notes extend 'wood' to ligneous materials like bamboo, shifting to the non-coniferous/non-tropical subheading.

4411.12Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If density exceeds 0.8 g/cm³ qualifying as medium density fiberboard (MDF)

Higher density fiberboard construction classifies under heading 4411, distinct from lower-density particle board.

6808.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily agglomerated with mineral binders like cement

Mineral-bound panels (e.g., cement board) fall under Chapter 68 as artificial stone materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure resin binder content documentation is below regulatory limits for VOC emissions per U.S. standards

Label sheets with country of origin, thickness, and density (typically 650-750 kg/m³) for CBP verification

Avoid shipping in containers with poor ventilation to prevent moisture absorption and warping claims

Related Products under HTS 4410.19.00

Standard Pine Particle Board

Particle board made from pine wood particles agglomerated with resins, used primarily for furniture construction and interior paneling. It falls under HTS 4410.19.00 as it is neither oriented strand board (OSB) nor waferboard, but a standard particle board of wood. Typical thickness ranges from 9mm to 25mm for construction applications.

Mixed Hardwood Particle Board

Particle board from mixed hardwood sawdust and shavings, agglomerated with synthetic resins for flat-pack furniture applications. HTS 4410.19.00 covers this as other wood-based particle board excluding OSB. Often finished with melamine laminate on one side.

Poplar Strawboard Particle Panel

Engineered board combining poplar wood particles with straw fibers, bound by resins for economical furniture core stock. Falls under HTS 4410.19.00 as other wood particle board per chapter notes including ligneous materials. Density typically 700 kg/m³.

Eucalyptus Wood Flakeboard

Flakeboard made from eucalyptus wood flakes agglomerated with phenolic resins, used in structural subflooring and wall sheathing. HTS 4410.19.00 applies to this non-OSB wood particle board variant. Sheet size commonly 1220x2440mm.

MDF-Core Particle Board

Hybrid panel with particle board core surfaced with medium density fiberboard (MDF), used for painted furniture components. Still primarily particle board of wood under HTS 4410.19.00 before lamination consideration. Improves screw-holding strength.

Recycled Wood Particle Board

Particle board manufactured from 100% recycled wood waste including sawdust and shavings, bound with low-emission resins. HTS 4410.19.00 classification unchanged by recycled origin as it's still wood particle board. Popular for sustainable furniture production.