Raw MDF Underlayment Board 1/2 Inch from Japan
1/2 inch medium density fiberboard sheets specifically for flooring underlayment, density 0.55 g/cm³, untreated surface except light oil application. Provides smooth substrate for vinyl or laminate flooring installation. HTS 4411.93.60.00 covers this uncoated fiberboard product.
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
• Include TSCA Title VI certification for composite wood products to meet EPA formaldehyde standards
• Measure density precisely; boards near 0.5 g/cm³ border on low-density classification
• Bundle in original manufacturer skids to prevent damage claims and facilitate inspection