Bagasse Fiberboard Wall Sheathing from Japan
Fiberboard made from sugarcane bagasse (ligneous agricultural residue), density 0.35-0.5 g/cm³ for exterior wall sheathing. HTS 4411.94.00.40 includes non-wood ligneous materials as other low-density fiberboard. Eco-friendly structural sheathing board.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare as 'ligneous material fiberboard' referencing Chapter 44 bamboo note analogy
• Structural engineering specs required for building code compliance documentation
• Avoid agricultural waste confusion (Chapter 23); emphasize manufactured board status