12mm Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Sheet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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