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Gas-Lift Pneumatic Cylinder for Office Chair from Japan

This pneumatic cylinder uses compressed gas to adjust the height of office chair seats, providing smooth lifting and lowering for ergonomic positioning. It is classified under HTS 8302.42.3010 as a base metal mounting suitable for furniture, specifically designed for counterbalancing and height adjustment in seating. The steel construction ensures durability in furniture applications.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

28.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify cylinder pressure rating and stroke length match furniture specs to ensure compliance with end-use declarations

Provide detailed technical specs and furniture compatibility certificates to avoid misclassification as machinery parts

Label with material composition (iron/steel) and 'not for vehicle use' to prevent confusion with automotive components