Fire-Rated Resin Fiberboard Ceiling Panel from Japan
Laminated fiberboard (0.72 g/cm³) impregnated with fire-retardant synthetic resins, continuous groove-and-tongue edges for suspended ceiling frameworks in public buildings. Meets stringent building code requirements for flame spread. HTS 4411.93.20.00 for resin-bonded fiberboard dedicated to ceiling construction.
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 UL or ASTM fire test listings specific to the resin formulation
• Specify grid compatibility (e.g
• 15/16" exposed tee) for ceiling system validation