Standard Pine Particle Board from Japan
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.
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 standards; provide CARB Phase 2 or TSCA certification
• Include detailed mill test reports showing wood species, resin content, and density to avoid misclassification
• Check for ISPM 15 heat treatment markings if used in packaging to prevent pest-related quarantines