18mm Oil-Treated MDF Board from Japan
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.
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
• 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