Raw Bamboo High-Density Fiberboard from Japan
High-density fiberboard (>0.8 g/cm³) manufactured from bamboo fibers per Chapter 44 note on woody materials, supplied in rough, unworked form without surface coverings. Classifies under HTS 4411.92.10.00 as other high-density fiberboard not mechanically processed.
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 fiber content declaration specifying bamboo as ligneous material per Chapter 44 notes
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if using urea-formaldehyde resins to meet EPA TSCA Title VI
• Avoid bundling with worked panels; segregate shipments to prevent commingling classification errors