Bamboo Playpen with Gate
A hexagonal playpen with a swinging bamboo gate, designed to confine toddlers during playtime. Its bamboo frame and domestic purpose align with tariff item 9403.82.19 for other bamboo furniture.
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% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the playpen is intended for commercial use, like daycare centers
Non-domestic bamboo furniture falls under this item, potentially with different duty implications.
If the frame is predominantly metal rather than bamboo
Metal furniture of a similar nature would be classified under this heading for other metal furniture.
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
• Verify that the gate mechanism does not contain materials that could reclassify the item, such as significant metal parts
• Describe the product accurately as a playpen for domestic use on the customs declaration
• Check if the bamboo is treated or coated, as this may affect classification
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