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
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
• 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