Recycled Wood Shavings Low-Density Fiberboard

Fiberboard manufactured from recycled wood shavings and sawdust, agglomerated at low density ≤0.5 g/cm³ with resins. HTS 4411.94.0080 covers this as 'other' low-density non-medium, non-laundry board. Commonly used for packaging inserts and lightweight cores.

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.

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If briquetted for fuel rather than board form

Wood briquettes from shavings for energy use classify under 4401.32 per subheading definition.

4411.14Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If processed into medium density fiberboard ≥0.5 g/cm³

Compression to medium density moves product within 4411 to subheading 4411.14.

4804.11.00Same rate: 35%

If defibered to resemble graphic paper grade

Highly processed wood fibers resembling paper sack kraft fall under Chapter 48, not 44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include recycling certification and density test reports to support sustainability claims and classification

Avoid selling as 'MDF' which implies higher density (4411.12); use 'low-density fiberboard' terminology

Monitor binder content; excess resins might trigger chemical import regulations

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Bamboo Fiberboard Insulation Board

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Acoustic Low-Density Wood Fiber Panel

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Softwood Underlayment Fiberboard Sheet

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Ligneous Bark Fiber Low-Density Board

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Hem-Fir Low-Density Fiberboard Core

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