5mm Thickness Unprocessed MDF Board from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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