Bamboo Fiberboard Panel 8mm from China
Low-density fiberboard (0.47 g/cm³) made from bamboo fibers per Chapter 44 note on woody materials, used for decorative wall panels. HTS 4411.94.00 applies as fiberboard of ligneous materials with density ≤0.5 g/cm³. Bamboo qualifies as 'wood' equivalent.
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
• Explicitly note bamboo as ligneous material in invoices per Chapter 44 note
• Verify fiber composition to avoid reclassification to bamboo-specific headings
• Include density and binder specs in entry documents