Melamine-Impregnated Tongue-and-Groove MDF Siding from Germany
MDF siding boards under 5 mm thick, continuously rabbetted with synthetic melamine resin lamination for weather-resistant building exteriors. HTS 4411.12.20.00 applies due to fiberboard composition, edge profiling, and construction dedication. Commonly used in modular home wall assemblies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct density testing to confirm MDF specs; densities outside 450-800 kg/m³ may reclassify to particleboard (4410)
• Prepare invoices specifying 'building construction dedicated' with edge details to preempt CBP queries
• Avoid common error of importing in furniture sets, which could invoke GRI 3(b) for composite goods classification