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Cedar Wood Garden Bench Seat from Japan

Single-person wooden bench with armrests from aromatic cedar, for garden paths or reading nooks. HTS 9401.69.80 covers this as an other wooden frame seat, complete and for ground placement, not parts or excluded prefabricated items.

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

• Use heat-treated cedar to bypass ISPM 15 pallet/shipping wood regulations

• Provide assembly instructions if partially assembled to affirm complete seat status

• Avoid classifying with planters; separate documentation for pure seating function