18mm Oil-Treated MDF Board

18mm thick MDF board with light oil treatment to prevent moisture absorption during transit, not otherwise surface-covered. Meets HTS 4411.14.60.00 criteria for thick MDF without paint, laminate or veneer. Standard size for table tops and wardrobe backs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4411.94.00Same rate: 35%

If laminated or printed surface

Any decorative or protective surface covering beyond oil moves to veneered/laminated subheadings

4407.14.00Same rate: 35%

If made from hem-fir species logs

Species-specific sawn lumber heading applies before processing into fiberboard

4823.70.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to paperboard dimensions <0.8mm thick

Thin fiberboard sheets resembling cardboard classify in Chapter 48

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document oil treatment as <3% by weight and non-film forming; use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wood pallets

Common pitfall: edge-banding triggers surface-covered classification

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