Hem-Fir Low-Density Unprocessed Fiberboard

Fiberboard from hem-fir mixed stands (density 0.48 g/cm³), raw form without working or covering, per 4407 notes extended to fiberboard. HTS 4411.94.00.60 for other low-density types. Used in structural panel underlays.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4411.94.00.20Same rate: 35%

If high-strength structural variant

Statistical suffixes differentiate structural from non-structural low-density boards.

6809.11.00Same rate: 35%

If containing ≥50% cementitious binders

Cement-bonded particleboards shift to Chapter 68 articles of cement.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Invoke hem-fir note for mixed hemlock-fir sourcing; no need for exact species breakdown

Pair with proper COO docs; Western US species may trigger softwood lumber duties if misclassified

Test for formaldehyde emissions if using urea resins; EPA TSCA compliance required for composites

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Low-Density Pine Wood Fiberboard Panel

Unprocessed fiberboard made from pine wood fibers with a density of 0.35 g/cm³, bonded with minimal resins, and left in its raw state without mechanical working or surface coverings. This falls under HTS 4411.94.00.60 as 'other' low-density fiberboard (≤0.5 g/cm³) that is not mechanically worked or surface-covered. It's commonly used as a base material in construction and furniture manufacturing.

Raw Bamboo Fiberboard Sheet

Low-density (0.4 g/cm³) fiberboard produced from bamboo fibers, bonded with organic resins, in untreated sheet form without surface treatments or machining. Classified under HTS 4411.94.00.60 per Chapter 44 note including bamboo as 'wood,' as other unworked low-density fiberboard. Ideal for eco-friendly paneling substrates.

Unfinished Aspen Wood Fiberboard Insulation Board

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Mixed Softwood Low-Density Raw Fiberboard

Fiberboard from mixed spruce-pine-fir (S-P-F) wood waste, density 0.42 g/cm³, unworked and uncovered. Covered by HTS 4411.94.00.60 as other low-density fiberboard per subheading notes on mixed species. Base material for further processing in mills.

Recycled Wood Waste Low-Density Fiberboard Slab

Raw fiberboard slab from recycled sawdust and shavings, 0.38 g/cm³ density, no surface treatment or machining. HTS 4411.94.00.60 applies to this other unprocessed low-density ligneous material board. Suited for sustainable furniture cores.

Oak Wood Shavings Fiberboard Raw Panel

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