Grooved MDF Ceiling Planks from Japan
4.5mm thick MDF planks featuring continuous rabbeted grooves along longitudinal edges, engineered for drop-ceiling grid systems and suspended ceiling installations in commercial buildings. Falls under HTS 4411.12.3000 as thin MDF with specified edge treatments dedicated to ceiling construction.
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
• Provide architectural specs or installation guides demonstrating ceiling-specific design to justify construction dedication
• Verify binder content and ligneous material composition per Chapter 44 notes to confirm fiberboard status
• Watch for misclassification as laminate flooring if any decorative surface applied