Pine Honeycomb Core Panels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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