U.S. imports of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Thickness Not Exceeding 5 mm (HS 441112) totaled $14.0M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Thickness Not Exceeding 5 mm paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Thickness Not Exceeding 5 mm imports of $14.0M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThin-panel MDF at or below 5 mm is a specialty substrate widely used in furniture backing, cabinet components, and decorative overlays where minimal thickness and smooth surface uniformity are critical. The US tariff schedule breaks this heading into seven 10-digit lines—including unworked panels (4411121000), laminated tongue-and-groove boards (4411122000), ligneous tongue-and-groove (4411123000), non-surface-covered panels (4411126000), mechanically worked ligneous board (4411128000), standard wood molding (4411129010), and surface-covered panels not elsewhere specified (4411129090)—distinguishing by surface treatment and edge profile. Canada leads US supply, followed by New Zealand and Brazil, reflecting proximity advantages and established softwood fiber industries. Importers should note that MDF produced with urea-formaldehyde resins is subject to EPA TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards, enforced through CBP at entry.
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Yes. MDF panels containing urea-formaldehyde resins must comply with EPA TSCA Title VI emission standards. Importers are required to obtain a signed chain-of-custody statement from a TSCA Title VI-compliant panel producer or third-party certifier, and CBP may request this documentation at entry.
The seven 10-digit lines under this heading separate panels by processing state and surface condition: unworked/not surface-covered (4411121000), laminated tongue-and-groove (4411122000), ligneous tongue-and-groove (4411123000), non-surface-covered excluding oil treatment (4411126000), mechanically worked ligneous board (4411128000), standard wood molding (4411129010), and surface-covered panels NESOI (4411129090). Correct classification depends on whether edges have been profiled, whether a surface coating has been applied, and the fiber substrate type.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 4411
Subheading 441112 · $14.0M of $100.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4411129090 | MDF, Lt=5mm Thick, Surface Covered, NESOI | $8.9M | 12.03% | 68.80% | $1.1M |
| 4411121000 | Med Densty Fibrbd Lt 5mm Thick Nt Mech Wrkd Etc | $4.6M | 7.77% | 57.90% | $358K |
| 4411123000 | MDF Ligneous Tongue Groove, Not Exceeding 5mm | $320K | 9.49% | 43.16% | $30K |
| 4411122000 | Laminated Boards Tongued, Grooved, MDF, Lt 5 Mm | $63K | 1.88% | 17.01% | $1K |
| 4411129010 | MDF, Standard Wood Molding, Not Exceeding 5mm | $63K | 18.98% | 64.25% | $12K |
| 4411126000 | Med Denst Fbrbrd Lt 5mm Thick Nt Surf Cvrd Ex Oil | $26K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4411128000 | Fiberbd Ligneous, MDF, Thick<5 Mm, Mechanicl Wk | $6.2M |
| 4411121000 | Med Densty Fibrbd Lt 5mm Thick Nt Mech Wrkd Etc | $67K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $141.1M of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Thickness Not Exceeding 5 mm and exported $68.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Romania together supply 52% of it. Brazil pays 41.0% duty; Canada <0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
35.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.53% of imports for consumption.
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