Bamboo Fiberboard Panel 8mm from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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