5mm Thickness Unprocessed MDF Board

Medium density fiberboard panel exactly 5mm thick, not exceeding the subheading limit, produced from defibrated wood bonded with urea-formaldehyde resin. Meets HTS 4411.12.10.00 criteria as it's neither mechanically worked nor surface-covered, commonly used for speaker baffles.

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.

4411.12.20.00Higher: 36.5% vs 35%

If mechanically worked or surface-covered

Any profiling, sanding beyond production, or coating moves to the worked subheading.

4403.12.00Same rate: 35%

If in strip/plank form under 6mm thick

Coniferous wood sawn lengthwise in thin pieces treated as different primary wood product.

4412.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made with bamboo fibers

Chapter notes include bamboo as 'wood'; specific bamboo agglomerated products may use 4412.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure thickness precisely as exceeding 5mm requires different subheading 4411.13

Avoid imports with edge banding or foil facing—these constitute surface covering

Maintain chain-of-custody documentation for wood sourcing to meet Lacey Act declaration requirements