Bamboo Baby Safety Gate from Japan
A freestanding or pressure-mounted gate made primarily from bamboo designed to confine infants in safe areas of the home. It features adjustable width panels and a walk-through door, classified under HTS 4421.91.98.70 as other bamboo articles specifically for confining children. The bamboo construction provides lightweight durability while meeting safety standards for baby gates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify bamboo origin certification to confirm classification under 4421.91 as bamboo qualifies as 'wood' per Chapter 44 notes
• Include safety test reports (ASTM F1004) in documentation; U.S
• CPSC compliance is mandatory for child gates
• Avoid misclassification as furniture (9403); emphasize confining function in invoices and entry summaries