16mm Melamine-Core MDF from China

16mm thick MDF with minimal melamine impregnation in core only, qualifying as base fiberboard. HTS 4411.14.90 as other unprocessed MDF over 9mm. Used as substrate for further lamination in office furniture.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Distinguish core treatment from full surface covering to maintain 4411 classification

Declare VOC emissions data for environmental compliance in destination markets

Inspect for binder exceedance that could reference subheading notes on pellets/briquettes

16mm Melamine-Core MDF from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4411.14.90