Pine Honeycomb Core Panels from China
Panels constructed from pine wood strips forming a hexagonal honeycomb cellular core, sandwiched between thin face veneers, ideal for lightweight construction and RV interiors. HTS 4418.92.00.00 covers these cellular wood panels due to their engineered cellular structure from wood by-products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
• Document honeycomb cell size and wood source to distinguish from particleboard; photos of core structure aid customs
• Include production process details showing compression/agglomeration if using shavings per Chapter 44 wood pellet notes analogy
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'MDF' - cellular panels require specific structural proof