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Boeing 737 Economy Class Passenger Seat from Japan

This is a standard economy class seat designed specifically for installation in Boeing 737 commercial aircraft, featuring lightweight composite materials and slimline construction for optimal passenger density. It falls under HTS 9401.10.80.00 as a seat of a kind used for aircraft, not specified as crew seats. The seat includes recline mechanisms and tray tables but excludes monuments or bulkhead variants.

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 FAA or EASA certification documentation to confirm aircraft-specific design and avoid reclassification as general vehicle seats

• Include detailed engineering specs and OEM part numbers in entry docs to prove 'of a kind used for aircraft' status

• Beware of common pitfalls like incomplete Bills of Materials (BOM) leading to duties under broader furniture headings

Boeing 737 Economy Class Passenger Seat from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9401.10.80.00