Steel Shelf Bracket from Japan
A heavy-duty steel L-shaped bracket for supporting wall-mounted shelves in homes or offices. Classified under HTS 8302.49.80 as a base metal bracket suitable for furniture and similar fixtures. It provides structural support without exceeding size limits for castors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure brackets are labeled for 'furniture or shelving use' to distinguish from construction hardware
• Provide engineering specs on load capacity in import docs to justify furniture classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial construction use, which could trigger reclassification