Urea-Formaldehyde Laminated MDF Rabbet-Edge Subfloor Panels from Japan
MDF panels over 9mm thick with rabbetted edges along length and width for subfloor underlayment in building construction. Bonded entirely with urea-formaldehyde synthetic resins providing superior screw-holding strength. Engineered for use in wall, floor, and ceiling structural applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct lab tests confirming density (typically 700-800 kg/m³) and resin impregnation levels for audit-proof documentation
• Ensure supplier provides country-of-origin certificates, as preferential duties may apply under USMCA for North American wood