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10mm Fire-Retardant MDF Sheet from Germany

Medium density fiberboard at 10mm thickness treated with fire-retardant additives in the resin matrix. Classified in HTS 4411.14.90 as other MDF over 9mm thickness, without surface processing. Used in commercial furniture and wall paneling.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include flame spread test reports (ASTM E84) for customs verification of fire-retardant claims

• Monitor binder content to ensure it remains ≤3% if derived from pellet processes per chapter notes

• Avoid over-declaring treatment chemicals to prevent hazardous material surcharges