Wooden Cookbook Stands from Japan
Folding oak stands designed to prop up cookbooks during kitchen use. Falls under HTS 4421.99.98.80 as other finished wood articles, not qualifying as furniture or kitchenware sets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'display stand only' to avoid tableware misclassification
• Test hinge durability; weak mechanisms may raise quality concerns
• Include assembly instructions if flat-packed for easier customs clearance