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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