Steel Desktop Card Index Cabinet from Germany
A compact steel cabinet designed for storing 3x5 inch index cards on a desk, featuring multiple pull-out drawers with metal rails. It falls under HTS 8304.00.00.00 as a desk-top card-index cabinet made of base metal, distinct from larger office furniture in heading 9403.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the product is explicitly desk-top sized (under 75mm height typically) to avoid reclassification as office furniture under 9403
• Include material composition certificates confirming base metal construction like steel or aluminum
• Label as 'desk-top equipment' on commercial invoices to distinguish from bulk filing systems