12mm Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Sheet from China
A standard 12mm thick MDF panel made from wood fibers bonded with resins, not surface-covered except for possible oil treatment. It falls under HTS 4411.14.60.00 as medium density fiberboard exceeding 9mm thickness in its 'other' category without surface coverings. Commonly used for furniture carcasses and shelving.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Verify density between 0.45-0.80 g/cm³ and thickness >9mm via lab testing; provide mill test certificates showing no surface coverings beyond oil
• Watch for misclassification as particleboard if chip content exceeds limits