Rattan Plaited Privacy Screens from Japan
Flat screens made by interlacing rattan strips into woven sheets, used for room dividers. Classified in 4601.99.90.00 as similar products of plaiting materials in sheet form, not assembled into furniture. They exclude headgear or vehicle parts per chapter notes.
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
• Declare as 'plaiting materials woven in sheet form' to prevent misclassification as chapter 94 screens
• Include invoices specifying rattan as plaiting material, excluding leather or nonwovens
• Avoid bundling with frames, as assembled articles may fall under 4602 or furniture headings