MDF Chair Rail Molding from Japan
Medium density fiberboard chair rail molding to protect walls from furniture, thickness 3/4 inch nominal (profiled to 5-9mm base). HTS 4411.13.90.10 covers this as other standard MDF molding not elsewhere specified. Provides classic wainscoting accent when painted.
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
• Test for density compliance (min 0.45 g/cm³); under-density shifts to particle board classification
• Avoid shipping in mixed lots with solid wood to prevent commingling classification disputes
• EPA TSCA Title VI certification mandatory for composite wood products entering US