Unprocessed Ligneous Fiberboard Panels from Japan
Fiberboard from bamboo or other ligneous materials (per Chapter Note), density 0.5-0.8 g/cm³, bonded with organic substances, not mechanically worked or surface-covered. Suitable for eco-friendly furniture cores. HTS 4411.93.10.00 covers such non-wood woody material boards.
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
• Specify material origin (wood/bamboo) in invoices; Chapter Note equates woody materials to wood
• Test for moisture content to ensure stability; high moisture risks damage claims