Hem-Fir Low-Density Fiberboard Core from China

Density ≤0.5 g/cm³ fiberboard cores from Hem-Fir mixed stands (per 4407.14 note), for laminated panel production. HTS 4411.94.0080 as other low-density. Provides lightweight base for decorative overlays.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Harvest documentation showing Hem-Fir mixed sourcing supports specific subheading recognition

Distinguish from finished laminated panels (4412.9+) by documenting as core stock only

Density profiling across thickness prevents reclassification as variable-density product