Primed MDF Door Casing Molding from Japan
Primed medium density fiberboard (MDF) molding designed for interior door casings, typically 3/4 inch thick and under 5mm in profiled sections. Classified under HTS 4411.12.90.10 as standard wood molding made from MDF of thickness not exceeding 5mm, used for architectural trim. The fiberboard composition and molding profile distinguish it from solid wood or other boards.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify MDF density (0.45-0.80 g/cm³) and thickness documentation to confirm subheading 4411.12; ensure formaldehyde emission compliance with TSCA Title VI; label as fiberboard not solid wood to avoid misclassification