18mm Raw MDF Board for Furniture from China
Heavy-duty 18mm thick medium density fiberboard sheets, not surface covered or machined, made from wood fibers and resins. HTS 4411.14.10.00 applies due to thickness exceeding 9mm and raw unfinished state. Primary use in flat-pack furniture carcasses and wardrobe backs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates if sourced from regions with wood pest concerns
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw MDF - not for direct retail' to avoid end-use misclassification
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for delamination risks common in humid storage conditions