Bamboo Bar Stool from Japan
Counter-height bar stool made from solid bamboo poles with a contoured seat, ideal for kitchens or bars. Classified under HTS 9401.52.00.00 due to its bamboo construction and design as a non-upholstered seat for floor placement. Provides durable, eco-friendly seating without convertibility to beds.
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
• Include photos and material specs in entry docs to confirm bamboo origin and avoid wood tariff disputes
• Test for lead content in finishes per CPSC rules, common issue with imported bamboo furniture
• Avoid bulk shipments without assembly instructions, as they risk classification as parts under 9401.90