Underlayment MDF Panels 7mm from Japan
Medium density fiberboard sheets specifically manufactured for flooring underlayment applications, 7mm thickness placing it in the >5mm ≤9mm 'other' category of 4411.13.90. Smooth surface suitable for floating floor installations beneath laminate or engineered wood. Density optimized for sound dampening and moisture resistance.
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
• Include moisture content certificates (typically ≤8%) as flooring underlayment must meet specific humidity standards
• Document density specifications to prevent confusion with lower-density particleboard underlayments
• Provide evidence of intended underlayment use through packaging and technical data sheets