3.5mm Birch Core MDF

Birch-sourced medium density fiberboard panel, 3.5mm thickness, smooth surface for painting and lamination in furniture production. Falls under 4411.12.90.90 as other MDF ≤5mm, excluding common softwoods. Density meets 0.65-0.80 g/cm³ standard.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4411.92Lower: 16% vs 38.9%

If thickness exceeds 9mm

Thicker MDF panels (>9mm) fall into 4411.92 or higher thickness subheadings.

4401.31Lower: 10% vs 38.9%

If in pellet form from same wood waste

Wood processing by-products agglomerated as pellets classified under fuel headings.

6808.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If reinforced with glass fibers

Fiber-reinforced panels treated as artificial stone or composite materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide species origin documentation; birch not considered 'common softwood' per HTS notes

Test for urea-formaldehyde emissions; non-compliant panels subject to Lacey Act declarations

Separate from HDF (high density) by density specs in entry docs to avoid 4411.19 reclassification

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