12mm Baltic Birch MDF Panel from Canada
A medium density fiberboard (MDF) panel made from birch wood fibers, with a thickness of 12mm, not surface-covered except for minimal oil treatment to prevent moisture absorption. Classified under HTS 4411.12.60.00 as it meets the MDF definition of density between 0.45-0.80 g/cm³, thickness not exceeding 5mm in certain variants, and lacks paint, veneer, or laminate coating.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Confirm MDF density (0.45-0.80 g/cm³) via lab test; provide certificate if requested by CBP
• Ensure no paint, foil, or veneer exceeds 'oil treatment'; document production process
• Avoid misclassification as particleboard (4411.11) by proving fiber matting and hot-pressing method