Reinforced Plastic Bookcases
Tall floor bookcases from laminated plastic, designed for domestic use. These are considered shelved furniture of plastics per Chapter 94 Note 2(a), which includes bookcases even if designed to stand one on the other, so they fall under tariff item 9403.70.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | +50.0% | 59.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bookcase is for commercial use, such as in a library or office
Commercial plastic furniture is classified under the 'other' sibling item.
If the bookcase is made of wood rather than plastic
Wooden furniture of a kind used in domestic purposes falls under this heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bookcase is for domestic use and not for commercial libraries or offices
• Include the plastic material and intended use on customs documents
• Verify the bookcase is not a 'part of general use' under Section XV, which would exclude it from Chapter 94
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Fiberglass Reinforced Crib with Canopy
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