Grooved Synthetic Resin MDF Partition Board

Thin (≤5 mm) MDF boards with continuous groove-and-tongue for office partitions, impregnated with phenolic resins. Classified HTS 4411.12.20.00 for its building construction dedication and resin lamination in medium density fiberboard form. Fire-retardant properties suit commercial dividers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4411.92Lower: 16% vs 36.5%

If not specifically edge-profiled for construction

Lack of tongued/grooved/rabbetted edges removes construction dedication qualifier.

9406.10.00Higher: 37.6% vs 36.5%

If prefabricated into complete partition panels with frames

Assembly into finished furniture/prefab buildings shifts to Chapter 94.

4412Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If multilayer laminated blockboard construction

Different lamination method (blockboard vs fiberboard) changes heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use photos and blueprints showing edge profiles and installation in buildings for ruling requests

Ensure no metal fasteners pre-installed, as that could classify under Chapter 73 articles

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