Standard 5mm MR MDF
Moisture-resistant grade medium density fiberboard, 5mm thick from mixed wood fibers, with oil impregnation only—no melamine or laminate. Precisely HTS 4411.12.60.00 as uncovered thin MDF.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If enumerated thickness exactly 5mm
Statistical suffixes differentiate; 4411.12.30 may apply to specific thicknesses.
If densified via extreme compression
High density (>0.8 g/cm³) MDF becomes densified wood under 4413.
If finished as wood articles
Machined into shapes like moldings shifts from flat goods to 4421 articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• MR grade needs wax/resin proof but surface must remain bare per subheading
• Calculate duties accurately; thin MDF often duty-free but verify MFN status
Related Products under HTS 4411.12.60.00
12mm Baltic Birch MDF Panel
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.
3mm Poplar MDF Sheet
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.
5mm Pine MDF Board
Medium density fiberboard board sourced from pine wood, 5mm thick maximum, featuring only oil treatment for surface protection without additional coverings. HTS 4411.12.60.00 applies to this bare MDF product used in furniture underlayment.
2.5mm Acacia MDF Sheet
Ultra-thin 2.5mm MDF sheet from acacia wood fibers, oil-treated solely, ideal for model-making and crafts. HTS 4411.12.60.00 covers this non-surface-covered medium density product.
4mm Eucalyptus MDF Panel
Eucalyptus-sourced medium density fiberboard panel, 4mm thick, untreated beyond light oil application for anti-stick properties. Meets precise criteria of HTS 4411.12.60.00 for thin, uncovered MDF.