Plastic Impregnated Bleached Chipboard for Furniture from Japan
Recycled bleached chipboard impregnated with plastic resins, 400 g/m² and 0.5 mm thick, sheets >36 cm side for furniture back panels. Fits HTS 4811.51.20: bleached, plastic-impregnated, heavy weight, large format, thick profile. Provides durability over uncoated chipboard.
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
• Disclose recycled content and impregnation depth; full saturation may trigger plastics heading review
• Calibrate thickness across sheet—variations >0.05 mm common pitfall leading to average thickness disputes
• Pair with formaldehyde emission certs for furniture end-use compliance