Steel Desktop Card Index Cabinet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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