12mm Baltic Birch MDF Sheet from Japan
A medium density fiberboard panel made from birch wood fibers, bonded with resins, measuring 12mm thick and typically 1220x2440mm in size. Classified under HTS 4411.14.90.90 as MDF exceeding 9mm thickness, not of a density exceeding 0.8 g/cm³, and not specified under other subheadings. Used for furniture construction and cabinetry.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving heat treatment (ISPM 15) for wooden panels to comply with USDA APHIS regulations
• Declare exact thickness and density on entry documents; exceeding 9mm but under 0.8 g/cm³ keeps it in 4411.14.90.90
• Avoid misclassification as particleboard (4411.11-4411.13) by providing lab test results confirming medium density fiber structure