18mm Raw MDF Board for Furniture from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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