Melamine Faced MDF Wall Panel

A medium density fiberboard (MDF) panel with a density between 0.5-0.8 g/cm³, laminated on both sides with melamine resin-impregnated paper for decorative and protective finish. It features continuous tongue-and-groove edges designed specifically for assembling interior walls in residential construction. This product falls under HTS 4411.93.20.00 due to its fiberboard composition, resin lamination, and building construction dedication.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4411.93Same rate: 36.5%

If not featuring continuous tongue, groove or rabbet edges

Without edge profiling for building assembly, it falls under general 'other' laminated fiberboards in the same density range.

4411.92.40.00Higher: 41% vs 36.5%

If density below 0.5 g/cm³

Lower density fiberboards, even if laminated with resins and edge-profiled for construction, classify under the lighter density subheading.

4412.10Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If sold as pre-finished flooring rather than wall/ceiling panels

Plywood-type panels dedicated for flooring use shift to Chapter 44 heading 4412, regardless of resin bonding.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify density certification (0.5-0.8 g/cm³) and resin content documentation to confirm classification under 4411.93

Provide evidence of tongue-groove edges and building construction intent via architectural specs or buyer contracts

Avoid misclassification as furniture parts by excluding assembly hardware; common pitfall is undervaluing resin lamination

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