Hardwood MDF Underlayment Sheet

Medium density fiberboard sheet made from hardwood fibers, density 0.7 g/cm³, used as flooring underlayment or subflooring substrate. HTS 4411.93.90 applies to this 'other' category fiberboard, bonded with resins but not profiled or specialized. Tongue-and-groove edges optional but not qualifying as joinery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

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Alternative Classifications

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

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 38.9%

If assembled into finished flooring panels for retail

Completed fiberboard flooring for parquet or similar classified as builders' joinery in 4418

4411.93Same rate: 38.9%

If specifically for laundry boards

Fiberboard designed as laundry stiffeners excluded to subheading 4411.93.40

4823.70.00Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If die-cut into specific paperboard-mimicking shapes

Molded or die-cut fiberboard imitating paper products may shift to Chapter 48

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Import Tips & Compliance

Fumigation certificate required under ISPM 15 if exceeding de minimis; confirm no tropical wood species to avoid Lacey Act declarations; measure moisture content (under 19%) for customs valuation

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