High-Pressure Laminate Impregnated MDF T&G Substrates from China

MDF substrates over 9mm thick with tongue-and-groove profiles for custom cabinetry wall backing. Impregnated core with HPL synthetic resin bonding for flatness retention. Produced specifically as construction substrates for building interiors.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.5%

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
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)

Import Tips

Distinguish from furniture parts by shipping manifest noting 'construction substrate' end-use

Maintain chain-of-custody records for wood sourcing to comply with Lacey Act declarations

Budget for potential re-inspection if edge machining appears too advanced for raw board status