Soft-Close Dampening Pneumatic Cylinder for Desk Lid from Japan
This cylinder provides controlled dampening for desk or secretary lids, preventing slamming while counterbalancing weight for easy operation. Made of aluminum and steel, it qualifies under HTS 8302.42.3010 as a furniture fitting for smooth lowering and lifting. Ideal for home office furniture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document dampening force and cycle life testing to differentiate from simple springs under other fittings codes
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom designs to preempt CBP challenges on furniture suitability
• Package with installation hardware labeled as 'furniture only' to avoid automotive or machinery scrutiny