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

10%

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

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