Bamboo Patio Chair from Japan
Weather-resistant patio chair constructed from treated bamboo with armrests, stackable for outdoor storage. Falls under HTS 9401.52.00.00 for bamboo seats intended for ground placement, excluding any upholstery or bed conversion features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use weather treatment certs to prove durability, preventing reclass to toy or temporary articles
• Declare stackable design clearly to affirm floor-use per Chapter 94 notes
• Avoid mixing with metal bases, which trigger 9401.71 classification