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11.5mm Melamine-Faced MDF Core from Japan

Medium density fiberboard core with thin melamine paper overlay on both faces, total 11.5mm thick, used as furniture substrate. Base MDF classification HTS 4411.14.90.90 determines heading.

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

• Melamine thickness <0.5mm doesn't change fiberboard classification

• Abrasion resistance (AC3+) claim requires test documentation