MDF Furniture Board — Furniture-Grade MDF
for Cabinet and Panel Manufacturing
Furniture-grade MDF with tighter surface and density control than standard board — built for lamination lines, cabinet carcasses, and high-volume furniture production.
Ra ≤ 1.6μm surface finish, density 720–760 kg/m³, ±0.2mm thickness tolerance. CARB P2 and FSC certified. Factory-direct from Xuzhou, no trading company layer.
What Makes This MDF Different from Standard Board
The MDF furniture board we produce is not the same product as our standard MDF — and the difference matters commercially.
Standard MDF is sanded to a general surface finish adequate for paint and primer. Furniture-grade MDF is sanded to Ra ≤ 1.6μm, which is the threshold where thin foil, PVC wrap, and high-gloss lacquer stop telegraphing substrate texture through the finish.
The density range is also tighter: 720–760 kg/m³ versus 680–750 kg/m³ for standard board. That narrower band matters for two reasons.
Screw Retention
Hinges and drawer slides in cabinet carcasses are loaded daily. A panel at the low end of a wide density range will strip faster than one held consistently at 730–750 kg/m³. Tighter density means predictable fastener performance across every panel in a batch.
Lamination Adhesion
Glue spread and press parameters on a lamination line are calibrated to a specific substrate density. When density varies across a batch, adhesion varies with it — and you get inconsistent bond strength that shows up as delamination in the field.
We run this line specifically for buyers supplying furniture factories, cabinet manufacturers, and panel processors who run automated lamination or wrapping equipment. If your downstream customer is running panels through a membrane press, a flat-line laminator, or a UV coating line, this is the specification they need — not standard MDF.
Furniture-Grade vs Standard MDF — Key Differences
Designed for these downstream processes
Furniture-Grade MDF Technical Specifications
Full mechanical and dimensional specification for our furniture-grade MDF line. Common thickness orders and non-standard production options are listed below the main table.
Full Technical Specification
Furniture-Grade MDFCommon Thickness Orders
Non-Standard Sizes Available on Production Order
Custom thicknesses (e.g. 8mm, 10mm, 16mm, 22mm) and oversized panels (1830 × 3660mm) are available on production order with a minimum container quantity. Lead times vary by mill schedule — contact us with your spec and volume for a lead time estimate.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system — covers production consistency, dimensional control, and process traceability.
CARB Phase 2
California Air Resources Board formaldehyde emission standard. Required for furniture entering the US market.
FSC Certified
Forest Stewardship Council chain-of-custody certification. Available on request for buyers with sustainability reporting requirements.
E1 Formaldehyde
Standard emission class for European market compliance. E0 available on production order for low-emission specifications.
±0.2mm
Thickness tolerance — tighter than standard MDF
Ra ≤ 1.6μm
Surface roughness — lamination-ready finish
720–760
Density kg/m³ — consistent across the board
≥ 0.60
Internal bond N/mm² — resists delamination
Technical Data Sheet
Full TDS with mill test report format, packaging spec, and pallet configuration available on request.
Request TDSWhy Surface Quality Determines Lamination Outcome
The substrate surface is the single biggest variable in lamination quality. Foil, PVC, and paper laminates conform to whatever is underneath — which means surface defects in the MDF become defects in the finished panel.
Standard MDF is sanded to a functional finish — flat enough for paint or primer, but not calibrated for thin-film lamination. The surface roughness on standard panels typically runs Ra 2.5–4.0μm. At that level, a 0.2mm PVC foil will telegraph every scratch, fibre raise, and sanding mark through to the visible face. Under raking light or gloss finishes, the result is visible as a texture pattern that customers reject as a quality defect.
Furniture-grade MDF is sanded to Ra ≤ 1.6μm using a multi-head calibration and finishing sanding sequence. The surface is consistent across the full panel face — not just the centre — which matters for wide-format lamination where edge-to-edge adhesion uniformity is required.
What Happens When the Wrong Substrate Is Used
Telegraphing
Surface roughness shows through thin foil or paper laminate, visible as texture under gloss or raking light.
Adhesion Failure at Edges
Density variation near panel edges causes inconsistent glue penetration — foil lifts at corners and edges within months.
Thickness Variation in Stacked Panels
±0.3mm tolerance across a pallet means laminator pressure settings that work for one panel fail on the next — inconsistent bond strength across a production run.
Blister Formation Under Heat
High moisture content in the substrate releases steam during hot-press lamination, creating blisters under the foil that cannot be repaired.
These are not edge-case failures. They are the standard outcome when furniture factories substitute standard MDF for furniture-grade substrate to save cost on a run. The laminate cost, press time, and rework cost on a rejected batch typically exceeds the substrate price difference by a factor of three to five.
Surface Roughness — Lamination Impact
Our Sanding Process
Calibration sanding — removes press-induced surface variation and sets the target thickness within ±0.2mm.
Intermediate sanding — reduces surface roughness and removes calibration scratch marks using progressively finer grit sequence.
Finishing sanding — final pass to Ra ≤ 1.6μm across the full panel face, both sides, verified by profilometer measurement.
QC sampling — surface roughness and thickness checked at multiple points per panel per production batch before palletising.
Substrate Requirements by Downstream Process
Different lamination and finishing processes place different demands on the substrate. This section maps our furniture-grade MDF specification to the equipment your downstream customers are running.
Membrane Press
Membrane pressing applies PVC or ABS foil over routed profiles and shaped edges under vacuum and heat. The foil stretches to conform to the profile — which means any surface roughness or density variation at the routed edge telegraphs directly into the finished face.
Critical substrate requirements
Flat-Line Laminator
Flat-line laminators apply paper, foil, or thin film to flat panel faces using roller pressure and adhesive. Thickness variation across a pallet directly affects nip pressure consistency — panels that are 0.3mm thinner than nominal receive less pressure and produce weaker bonds.
Critical substrate requirements
UV Coating Line
UV coating applies a liquid finish that cures under ultraviolet light. The coating is thin — typically 80–120μm — and does not fill surface defects. Any fibre raise, scratch mark, or surface roughness above Ra 1.6μm will be visible in the cured finish under raking light.
Critical substrate requirements
CNC Routing & Profiling
CNC routing cuts profiles, rebates, and shaped edges that will subsequently be laminated or edge-banded. Inconsistent internal density causes variable tool resistance — soft zones produce torn fibres at the cut edge rather than a clean profile, which cannot be laminated without visible defects.
Critical substrate requirements
Edge Banding
Edge banding applies PVC, ABS, or veneer tape to panel edges using hot-melt adhesive. Bond strength depends on edge surface quality and density. Low-density or porous edges absorb adhesive unevenly, producing weak bonds that lift in service — a common failure mode in flat-pack furniture.
Critical substrate requirements
Direct Digital Printing
Direct-to-board digital printing deposits ink at very low film thickness — typically 20–40μm. Surface roughness above Ra 1.6μm causes ink scatter and uneven dot gain, producing visible grain in solid colour areas. Porosity variation causes differential ink absorption and colour inconsistency across the panel face.
Critical substrate requirements
Specification Compliance Summary by Process
| Process | Surface Ra | Thickness Tol. | Moisture | Edge Density | Status |
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| Membrane Press | ≤ 1.6μm ✓ | ±0.2mm ✓ | 5–8% ✓ | ≥ 850 kg/m³ ✓ | Compatible |
| Flat-Line Laminator | ≤ 1.6μm ✓ | ±0.2mm ✓ | 5–8% ✓ | ≥ 850 kg/m³ ✓ | Compatible |
| UV Coating Line | ≤ 1.6μm ✓ | ±0.2mm ✓ | 5–8% ✓ | N/A | Compatible |
| CNC Routing | N/A | ±0.2mm ✓ | 5–8% ✓ | ≥ 850 kg/m³ ✓ | Compatible |
| Edge Banding | N/A | ±0.2mm ✓ | 5–8% ✓ | ≥ 850 kg/m³ ✓ | Compatible |
| Digital Printing | ≤ 1.6μm ✓ | ±0.2mm ✓ | 5–8% ✓ | N/A | Compatible |
Moisture Content and Dimensional Stability
MDF is hygroscopic. It absorbs and releases moisture in response to ambient humidity, and it expands and contracts as it does so. Controlling moisture content at the point of manufacture — and maintaining it through storage and transit — is the single most important factor in dimensional stability at the customer's factory.
Why Moisture Content Matters
MDF expands approximately 0.3–0.5mm per metre of panel width for each 1% increase in moisture content. A panel manufactured at 10% MC and delivered to a factory at 6% MC will have already contracted by 1.2–2.0mm per metre before it is cut. A panel that absorbs moisture during outdoor storage and arrives at 14% MC will expand by the same amount after cutting — causing joints to bind, drawer boxes to stick, and cabinet carcasses to rack out of square.
The target manufacturing moisture content of 5–8% is set to match the equilibrium moisture content of a climate-controlled furniture factory — typically 45–55% relative humidity at 18–22°C. Panels delivered within this range require no acclimatisation period and can go directly to the cutting line.
Dimensional Change vs Moisture Content
Our Moisture Control Process
Moisture content is controlled at three points in our production process: fibre drying before mat formation, press cycle management, and post-press conditioning before palletising. Each panel batch is tested before dispatch using calibrated resistance-type moisture meters with species-specific correction factors for MDF fibre.
Fibre Drying
Fibre is dried to 2–4% MC before mat formation. This provides headroom for moisture uptake during resin blending and pressing without exceeding the 8% target in the finished panel.
Press Cycle Management
Press temperature and dwell time are controlled to cure the resin fully without driving moisture below 5%. Under-dried panels are brittle; over-dried panels absorb moisture rapidly from ambient air after pressing.
Post-Press Conditioning
Panels are conditioned in a controlled environment for a minimum of 24 hours after pressing before sanding and palletising. This allows internal moisture gradients to equalise and the panel to reach a stable, uniform MC throughout its thickness.
Dispatch Testing
Each batch is tested at multiple points per pallet before loading. Batches outside the 5–8% MC specification are held for re-conditioning. Test results are recorded and available on request with each shipment.
Storage & Handling to Preserve MC
Panels delivered within specification will absorb or release moisture if stored incorrectly. The following guidance applies to importers, distributors, and end-user factories receiving our panels.
Store indoors in a covered, ventilated warehouse. Panels stored outdoors under tarpaulin will absorb moisture through the pallet base and edges within days.
Keep pallets on raised bearers off the floor. Ground moisture migrates upward through concrete floors and into the bottom panels of a pallet stored directly on the slab.
Maintain warehouse RH at 45–60%. Panels will equilibrate to ambient humidity over time. A warehouse at 75% RH will drive panel MC above 10% within two to three weeks.
Leave stretch wrap intact until panels are needed at the cutting line. The wrap slows moisture exchange significantly and keeps edge exposure to a minimum during storage.
Do not store adjacent to loading bays that are left open. Panels within 3–4 metres of an open bay door in a humid climate will absorb moisture at the exposed edges within 48 hours.
Do not acclimatise by fanning panels in open air. Rapid surface drying creates a moisture gradient between face and core that causes cupping and internal stress cracking.
Equilibrium MC at Ambient RH (18–22°C)
Thickness Swelling vs Linear Expansion
MDF swells more in the thickness direction than in length or width. Thickness swelling from moisture uptake is typically 2–4× greater than linear expansion for the same MC change. This is particularly relevant for panels used in high-humidity environments such as kitchen carcasses and bathroom furniture, where edge sealing is essential to limit moisture ingress through the cut face.
Formaldehyde Emissions and Regulatory Compliance
Formaldehyde emissions from MDF are regulated in every major furniture-importing market. Understanding the classification system, the test methods behind each class, and the documentation required at customs is essential for importers sourcing panels from overseas manufacturers.
Emission Classes Explained
Formaldehyde emission classes are defined by the concentration of formaldehyde gas released from a panel under standardised test conditions. The two dominant test methods are the gas analysis method (EN 717-1, used in Europe) and the perforator method (EN 120, used for production QC). Results from the two methods are not directly interchangeable — a panel classified E1 by EN 717-1 will typically show 3–8 mg/100g by EN 120.
Formaldehyde Emission Classes by Market
| Class | Limit (EN 717-1) | Limit (EN 120) | Market |
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| E0 | ≤ 0.03 ppm | ≤ 3 mg/100g | Japan, premium EU |
| E1 | ≤ 0.10 ppm | ≤ 8 mg/100g | EU, UK, Australia |
| E2 | ≤ 0.30 ppm | ≤ 30 mg/100g | Industrial use only (EU) |
| CARB P2 | ≤ 0.11 ppm | — | USA (California + federal) |
| F★★★★ | ≤ 0.03 ppm | — | Japan (JIS A 5905) |
Our Standard and Available Certifications
Our standard production MDF is manufactured to E1 using low-emission UF resin systems. E0 grade is available as a specified order for customers supplying markets with stricter requirements. CARB Phase 2 compliance documentation is available for shipments destined for the US market. All emission test results are conducted by accredited third-party laboratories and are available with each shipment on request.
E1 Standard
All production batches
E0 Available
On specified order
CARB P2 Docs
US market shipments
Third-Party Lab
Accredited test reports
Import Documentation Requirements
Customs authorities in the EU, UK, USA, and Australia require documentary evidence of formaldehyde compliance for MDF imports. The specific documents required vary by destination market. Failure to provide correct documentation at the port of entry can result in shipment hold, re-testing at the importer's cost, or rejection.
CE marking under EN 622-5 (MDF) with declared E1 emission class. Test report from a notified body or accredited laboratory to EN 717-1 or EN 120. Declaration of Performance (DoP) referencing the relevant harmonised standard.
UKCA marking required post-Brexit for products placed on the GB market. Test reports to the same EN standards are accepted. UK Conformity Assessed body required for UKCA marking from January 2025 onwards.
TSCA Title VI (federal, mirroring CARB Phase 2) requires a Third Party Certifier (TPC) certificate from a CARB-approved TPC. The TPC certificate number must appear on the product label and on the bill of lading. Importers are legally responsible for compliance even when sourcing from overseas manufacturers.
AS/NZS 1859.2 governs MDF in Australia and New Zealand. E1 equivalent emission limits apply. Test reports to EN 717-1 are generally accepted by Australian customs, but local laboratory verification may be requested for large commercial shipments.
Resin Type and Emission Performance
Standard MDF uses urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin. Low-emission E0 and E1 grades use modified UF with formaldehyde scavengers or reduced F:U molar ratios. MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) resin produces near-zero formaldehyde emissions and is used in moisture-resistant MDF grades, but adds significant cost. Melamine-UF (MUF) resins offer a middle ground — lower emissions than standard UF with better moisture resistance, at moderate cost premium.
The Surface Finish Specification That Protects Your Downstream Margin
This is the section most buyers skip — and then call us about after their first container causes problems on their customer's production line.
Why Ra ≤ 1.6μm Is the Threshold That Matters
The Ra ≤ 1.6μm surface finish on our furniture-grade MDF is not a marketing number. It's the threshold that determines whether thin decorative materials adhere cleanly or fail.
When you apply a 0.2mm PVC foil or a high-gloss lacquer over an MDF surface rougher than Ra 1.6μm, the surface profile telegraphs through the finish. On a flat panel under raking light, you see texture. On a high-gloss door front, it looks like orange peel. Your customer's customer notices, and the warranty claim comes back to you.
For high-gloss lacquer applications — kitchen fronts, wardrobe doors, bathroom vanities — specify Ra ≤ 1.2μm. That's our CNC-grade surface finish, available on this product line on confirmed orders. The standard Ra ≤ 1.6μm covers most foil, veneer, and standard lacquer applications.
How We Achieve Consistent Surface Quality
We achieve this finish through a two-stage sanding process, calibrated at the start of each shift on the same wide-belt sanding line.
Dimensional Pass — Coarser Belt
Brings the panel to dimensional tolerance. This is where thickness is set to ±0.2mm.
Surface Quality Pass — Fine-Grit Belt
Specifically targets the Ra surface quality threshold. Added after adhesion complaints from a European buyer traced back to surface roughness variation across panel width — the single-pass process wasn't catching it consistently. The two-stage process fixed it.
Surface Finish by Application
PVC Foil Wrapping
0.2mm foil, membrane pressing
Veneer Application
Wood veneer, paper foil
Standard Lacquer
Matt, satin, semi-gloss
High-Gloss Lacquer
Kitchen fronts, wardrobe doors, vanities
Ra ≤ 1.2μm CNC-grade finish available on confirmed orders.
The Downstream Margin Risk in Plain Terms
Surface roughness variation across panel width is the failure mode that single-pass sanding misses. It shows up not as a uniform defect but as inconsistent finish quality across a batch — some panels pass, some don't. By the time the problem surfaces at your customer's finishing line, you've already shipped the container. The two-stage process is the operational fix that prevents this from becoming your warranty exposure.
Where Furniture-Grade MDF Moves: Market Segments and Order Patterns
Four segments drive the majority of furniture-grade MDF volume. Each has a distinct specification driver, order pattern, and margin logic worth understanding before you position this product.
Cabinet Carcass Manufacturing
Highest-Volume SegmentKitchen cabinet factories, wardrobe manufacturers, and office furniture producers run 18mm furniture-grade MDF as their primary carcass material. A mid-size factory in Southeast Asia or Eastern Europe will consume 2–5 containers per month of 18mm furniture-grade MDF as a baseline.
The specification is consistent — same thickness, same surface, same density — which means once you're qualified as a supplier, reorders are straightforward. This segment has grown significantly over the past three years, driven by furniture factory expansion in Vietnam, Poland, and the Gulf states.
Furniture Panel Processing & Distribution
Tolerance-Critical SegmentBuyers who purchase full-size panels and cut-to-size for downstream furniture workshops. Their cutting equipment is calibrated to a specific panel thickness — variation causes feed errors and dimensional inconsistency in the cut parts.
The ±0.2mm tolerance on our furniture-grade MDF is the parameter that keeps their equipment running without adjustment between panels. Distributors in this segment typically order 1–3 containers per month and value consistent lead times over the lowest possible price — supply reliability is the margin protector here.
Flat-Pack Furniture Manufacturing
Compliance-Driven SegmentFlat-pack furniture going into retail channels — particularly European and North American retailers — faces both surface quality requirements and formaldehyde compliance requirements. CARB P2 for the US, E1 for Europe.
Our furniture-grade MDF with CARB P2 certification covers both requirements in a single specification. Buyers supplying flat-pack furniture manufacturers can use this as a pre-qualified substrate that clears both the production and compliance hurdles simultaneously.
Kitchen & Wardrobe Door Panel Production
Premium Surface SegmentDoor fronts are the visible face of the finished product — surface quality is directly visible to the end consumer. Membrane pressing, foil wrapping, and lacquer finishing all require a substrate smooth enough to produce a clean finish.
This is where the Ra ≤ 1.6μm surface finish earns its premium. Buyers supplying door panel manufacturers in this segment can position furniture-grade MDF as a quality-differentiated product versus standard board, supporting a higher selling price and better margin.
Order Pattern Summary
Across all four segments, furniture-grade MDF follows a predictable procurement pattern once a supplier is qualified. The key variable is what drives the initial qualification decision.
Cabinet carcass: Qualified on thickness consistency and density. Reorders on schedule.
Panel processing: Qualified on tolerance. Retained on lead time reliability.
Flat-pack: Qualified on compliance documentation. CARB P2 certificate is the gate.
Door panels: Qualified on surface finish. Ra measurement report required at sampling stage.
Growth Markets Worth Building Into Your Line
Cabinet carcass manufacturing has grown significantly over the past three years, driven by furniture factory expansion in three regions. If you're not already supplying into these markets, the demand base is established and growing.
How We Produce Furniture-Grade MDF: Process Decisions That Affect Your Supply Chain
Every parameter decision in our production process has a direct downstream consequence for your order quality and consistency. Here is how we run the line for furniture-grade board.
Fiber Preparation: Tighter Incoming Specification
Furniture-grade MDF starts with a tighter incoming material specification than standard board. We use refined wood fiber with a more consistent particle size distribution. Coarser fiber produces a rougher surface that requires more sanding to reach Ra ≤ 1.6μm — which increases sanding belt consumption and introduces more thickness variation. The fiber blending step is controlled to a narrower particle size range for this product line.
Resin Application: Automated Batch-Level Logging
The resin-to-fiber ratio for furniture-grade MDF is set at the upper end of the E1/CARB P2 compliance window — enough resin to achieve the internal bond strength target of ≥ 0.60 N/mm², without exceeding the formaldehyde emission limit. This is a tighter operating window than standard MDF, and it requires consistent resin mixing and accurate fiber weight measurement at the blending stage. We run automated resin dosing rather than manual mixing for this reason.
Press Parameters: Logged Per Production Run
Temperature, pressure, and press time are set specifically for the furniture-grade density target of 720–760 kg/m³. The press cycle is longer than standard MDF to achieve the higher density and internal bond strength. Press parameters are logged per production run — if a batch shows density variation in post-press testing, we can trace it back to the specific press cycle and identify the cause.
Real-world example: We have had two instances in the past four years where a press temperature sensor drifted out of calibration mid-run. The batch logging caught both before the panels reached the sanding line.
Post-Press Thickness Check: Five-Point Measurement
Every panel goes through thickness measurement at five points across the surface before entering the sanding line. Panels outside the pre-sanding thickness window are pulled — they indicate a press parameter issue that sanding alone will not correct. This gate prevents downstream surface finish failures from reaching the sanding line.
Final QC: Multi-Point Measurement and Batch Sampling
The sanding line brings panels to final thickness tolerance and surface finish. Final QC includes thickness measurement at multiple points, surface roughness spot-check, and internal bond strength testing on samples from each production batch. Results are retained at batch level and available on request.
Production Process Summary
Customization Options for Furniture-Grade MDF
The variables we can adjust on confirmed orders. No tooling costs for thickness or dimension changes — these are press and sanding parameters, not capital investments.
Thickness
6mm to 25mm. Common furniture thicknesses — 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 25mm — are standard runs. Other thicknesses (e.g., 16mm, 19mm, 22mm) are produced to order.
No tooling cost — thickness is a press and sanding parameter.
Panel Dimensions
Standard 1220×2440mm. Custom sizes available on confirmed orders. Common requests include 1220×2800mm for tall wardrobe applications and 1830×2440mm for markets using the larger format.
Custom dimensions are a scheduling and yield question, not a capital investment.
Formaldehyde Emission Standard
E1 as standard. CARB P2 available — specify on your purchase order. For buyers supplying into both US and European markets, CARB P2 also satisfies E1, giving you a single specification that covers both markets.
Specify on purchase order. CARB P2 covers both US and EU markets.
Surface Finish
Standard Ra ≤ 1.6μm for foil, veneer, and lacquer applications. Ra ≤ 1.2μm available on request for high-gloss and mirror-finish applications. Unsanded available for applications where the surface will be machined before use.
Moisture-Resistant Specification
MUF resin system available for kitchen and bathroom applications where humidity resistance is required. Costs 8–12% more than standard UF resin but eliminates edge swelling in humid environments.
MUF resin: +8–12% cost vs. standard UF. Specify on purchase order for kitchen and bathroom applications.
Private Label and OEM Marking
Panels marked with your brand, specification, and destination market information as part of the packing process. No separate tooling or setup charge for marking.
Minimum Order Quantities
Compliance Coverage for Your Export Markets
The certification stack on our furniture-grade MDF covers the primary import markets. Documentation is prepared before container loading — you don't chase paperwork after the fact.
Required for MDF entering the US market through major retailers, distributors, and construction channels. California's formaldehyde emission standard is the most stringent in our export markets — we formulate to it as the baseline. CARB P2 documentation is included with every US-bound shipment. You don't need to request it separately.
For buyers with sustainability sourcing requirements or supplying into markets where deforestation-linked supply chains are a regulatory or reputational risk. FSC certification means the wood fiber in our panels traces to certified forests. Relevant for European buyers, large retail chains, and government procurement contracts.
Covers our production processes, QC procedures, and documentation systems. Audit reports available on request.
Covers European construction and building material applications.
E1 (≤ 0.1 ppm) is standard for European interior applications. E0 available on request for buyers who need the lower emission specification for Japanese or premium European markets.
For buyers supplying into multiple markets simultaneously — a common pattern for distributors covering both the US and Europe — CARB P2 is the specification to anchor on. It satisfies the US requirement and is compatible with E1 for European compliance. We'll prepare the documentation package for both markets on a single order.
Anchor on CARB P2 for dual-market orders. It satisfies the US requirement and is compatible with E1 for European compliance. One order, one documentation package, both markets covered.
Container Loading and Landed Cost Planning
Furniture-grade MDF ships in standard 20HQ and 40HQ containers. The 1220×2440mm panel size loads efficiently without cutting or reorientation.
Typical Loading Quantities — 18mm (1220×2440mm)
Ocean Transit Packaging Protocol
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Panels bundled in packs of 50–100 sheets, steel-banded
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Edge-protected with corner boards
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Wrapped in moisture-resistant film — standard on all export shipments
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Zero moisture-related claims since standardizing this protocol
MDF is more sensitive to moisture ingress than plywood during transit. Edge swelling from container condensation is entirely preventable with correct packaging — the moisture-resistant wrapping is not optional on our export shipments.
Transit Times from Xuzhou
Via Qingdao, Shanghai, or Lianyungang
Export Documentation Package
All documentation prepared before container loading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specification and sourcing questions we hear from furniture manufacturers, cabinet suppliers, and trading companies before they place their first order.
Get a Quote for Furniture-Grade MDF
Most buyers start with a sample order — 5–10 sheets of the specification they're evaluating — before committing to a container. We ship samples to your warehouse so you can test with your own customers or run the panels through your production equipment.
What to Include in Your Inquiry
Send us your target specification and we'll come back with a detailed quote, the relevant certification documentation, and a sample shipment timeline.
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ThicknessYour required panel thickness in mm (e.g. 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 25mm)
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Surface Finish RequirementSanded grade, Ra target, or downstream process (lamination, painting, wrapping)
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Formaldehyde StandardE1 or CARB P2 — specify which certification your destination market requires
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Destination MarketCountry or region — affects compliance documentation and shipping route planning
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Target VolumeEstimated monthly or per-order volume in sheets or CBM — helps us size the quote accurately
Contact Xuzhou QD Wood Industry
Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, 221116, China
How the Sample Process Works
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Send your specification — thickness, surface grade, certification, destination, and volume target
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We return a detailed quote with certification documentation and sample shipment timeline
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5–10 sample sheets ship to your warehouse for testing with your customers or production equipment
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Confirm specification, place container order — production lead time confirmed at quote stage