Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm

HS v2017 Code: 441114

About medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm

HS code 441114 covers medium density fibreboard (MDF) with a thickness exceeding 9 mm. MDF is an engineered wood panel product that has become increasingly important in the furniture, construction, and packaging industries. It offers a cost-effective and versatile alternative to solid wood, with superior dimensional stability and a smooth surface that can be easily machined, painted, or laminated.

Production process

The production of MDF involves breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibers, which are then combined with resin and wax before being compressed and heated into panels. This process results in a uniform, dense, and stable material that can be cut, shaped, and finished to meet a wide range of applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the MDF industry include wood fiber sources such as sawmill residuals, recycled wood, and fast-growing tree species. Resins, such as urea-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde, are also essential for binding the wood fibers together. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery for the various stages of MDF production, including fiber preparation, mat formation, and hot pressing.

Production outputs

MDF panels produced under HS code 441114 are used in a variety of applications, including furniture manufacturing (940320 Furniture, wooden, for the bedroom, 940330 Furniture, wooden, for the dining room and living room), interior construction (442190 Parts of furniture), and packaging (442190 Parts of furniture). The output of this industry may also be consumed by other wood-based industries, such as those covered by 441213 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, 441219 Laminated wood n.e.c. in item no. 4412.13, and 441292 Laminated wood n.e.c. in item no. 4412.92.

Revisions to 441114

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 441114. The most recent 1 version of this code (441114) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 441114 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for medium density fibreboard (mdf), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/44'>44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4411'>4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441114'>441114: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441112'>441112: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441113'>441113: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 5 mm but not exceeding 9 mm</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441192'>441192: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441193'>441193: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.5g/cm3 but not 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/441194'>441194: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances</a>"]

    

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