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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%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

• 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