Industrial Bitumen Impregnated Backer Board from China
Medium density fiberboard (0.35-0.5 g/cm³) with bitumen impregnation used as backer for tile in high-moisture industrial settings. Fits HTS 4411.94.00.30 for density and bitumen specs. Provides structural support and waterproofing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify compatibility with tile adhesives via manufacturer specs
• Declare as 'industrial use only' if avoiding residential building codes
• Use HTSUS binding ruling for consistent future shipments