Poplar Cellular Insulation Panels
Poplar wood-based panels with open-cell foam-like structure for thermal and acoustic insulation in walls and ceilings. These qualify under HTS 4418.92.00.00 as cellular wood panels per Chapter 44 definitions of wood materials with engineered cellular composition.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.2% | +37.5% | 40.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily from wood particles/waferboard without cellular forming
Particleboard classifies under 4410, lacking the specific cellular panel engineering.
If for coniferous species like Hem-fir sourced panels
Beaded/mini-beaded sheets of specific conifer mixes fall under 4418.20.
If faced with ceramic/glass but wood core <50%
Articles of plaster/fiber cement with wood backing move to Chapter 68.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test and certify density (<0.5 g/cm³ typically) to differentiate from solid wood products
• Use PPQ Form 505 for plant product declarations, specifying poplar (Populus spp.) origin
Related Products under HTS 4418.92.00.00
Beech Cellular Wood Panels
Lightweight panels made from beech wood with a cellular core structure, used in furniture and interior partitions for their strength-to-weight ratio. Classified under HTS 4418.92.00.00 as cellular wood panels, which feature an internal honeycomb or foam-like wood cellular structure distinct from solid or laminated panels.
Pine Honeycomb Core Panels
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.
Spruce S-P-F Cellular Panels
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Oak Foamed Wood Core Panels
Engineered panels from oak wood fibers foamed into cellular structure for cabinetry and decorative applications, offering rigidity at low weight. HTS 4418.92.00.00 applies to these cellular wood panels as distinct from traditional laminated products.
Bamboo Cellular Structural Panels
Panels utilizing bamboo (considered woody material per Chapter 44 note) in cellular honeycomb form for sustainable construction and furniture cores. Classified under HTS 4418.92.00.00 as cellular wood panels including bamboo-derived products.