MDF Wall Paneling Tongue-and-Groove 8mm from Japan
Medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels, 8mm thick, with continuous tongue-and-groove edges on all sides, laminated with melamine resin for moisture resistance. Specifically designed for interior wall installations in residential construction. Falls under 4411.13.20.00 due to its thickness (exceeding 5mm but not 9mm), edge profiling, building construction dedication, and synthetic resin impregnation.
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 formaldehyde emission compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI certification before import
• Provide mill test certificates confirming density (0.5-0.8 g/cm³), thickness, and resin content
• Avoid misclassification as flooring by emphasizing wall/ceiling use in documentation