10mm Fire-Retardant MDF Sheet from Japan
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 — 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
• 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