Shiatsu Massage Chair from Germany
A full-body electrically operated massage chair featuring rotating Shiatsu nodes, air compression bags, and heat therapy for neck, back, and legs. Classified under HTS 9019.10.20.45 as an electrically operated massage apparatus designed for therapeutic muscle relaxation and pain relief. It uses mechanical rollers and vibration motors powered by electricity.
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 FDA registration as Class I medical device; provide establishment registration and device listing documentation
• Include user manual and technical specs confirming therapeutic mechano-therapy function, not just cosmetic beauty device
• Avoid misclassification as furniture (9401) by emphasizing medical/therapeutic claims in import documentation