Low-Density Particleboard 9mm from Japan
Particleboard made from wood particles with a density of 0.42 g/cm³, bonded with urea-formaldehyde resin, used for lightweight furniture cores. Classified under HTS 4411.94.00 as fiberboard (including particleboard) of density not exceeding 0.5 g/cm³. Its low weight makes it suitable for non-structural applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide density test results in documentation; densities >0.5 g/cm³ reclassify to 4411.93.00
• Composite wood products require CARB Phase 2 or TSCA certification for formaldehyde limits
• Declare exact particle size and binder percentage to distinguish from higher-density boards