Mixed Hardwood Particle Board from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain Composite Panel Association certification to streamline TSCA formaldehyde clearance
• Declare exact wood species mix if known to prevent reclassification during Customs exam
• Use corner protectors and banding for palletized shipments to minimize edge damage