Bamboo Coasters Set from Japan
Set of four round bamboo coasters for protecting furniture surfaces from beverage rings. HTS 4421.91.98.80 covers these as other bamboo household articles not fitting specific subheadings. Crafted from sliced and polished bamboo stalk sections.
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
• Label as 'bamboo' not 'wood' to avoid reclassification; ensure moisture-resistant treatment doesn't exceed binder limits; import in bulk packaging rather than retail sets to potentially qualify for lower rates