18mm Raw MDF Board for Furniture from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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