3mm Poplar MDF Sheet from Japan
Thin medium density fiberboard sheet from poplar wood fibers, exactly 3mm thick, oil-treated for handling stability but otherwise bare. Fits HTS 4411.12.60.00 as uncovereod MDF under 5mm thickness, bonded with resins during manufacture.
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
• Measure thickness precisely (<5mm required); use calipers and include spec sheets
• Oil treatment must be minimal (<3% binder per chapter notes analogy); disclose formula
• Label as 'MDF not surface-covered' to prevent reclassification during entry