Wooden Baby Safety Gate from Japan
A pressure-mounted wooden gate designed to block doorways and staircases, preventing infants from accessing dangerous areas. Made primarily from hardwood like beech or oak, it features adjustable width and safety locks compliant with ASTM standards. Classified under HTS 4421.99.98.70 as a wooden article specifically for confining children.
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 wood species origin documentation to avoid CITES restrictions on endangered hardwoods like mahogany
• Ensure product meets ASTM F1004 safety standards; include test reports in import filings to prevent CBP holds
• Label gates clearly with weight capacity and installation warnings to comply with CPSIA consumer product regulations