Plain MDF Shelf Board 18mm Thick from Japan
18mm thick medium density fiberboard panels for shelving applications in retail fixtures, density 0.7 g/cm³, no surface covering beyond oil treatment. Standard size 4x8 feet sheets cut to order. Correctly classified under HTS 4411.93.60.00 as other uncoated medium density fiberboard.
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
• Request supplier density test reports in English; CBP may sample for verification
• Avoid combining with laminates in same container to prevent commingling classification issues
• Mark panels clearly as 'MDF - Not for Structural Use' per building code requirements