Upholstered Metal Banquet Chair from Japan
Stackable banquet chair with padded upholstered seat and back in durable vinyl fabric over foam, mounted on a lightweight tubular metal frame for event use. Classified in HTS 9401.71.00 for its upholstered construction and metal frame as a floor-placed seat. Excludes toy or medical applications per chapter exclusions.
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
• Ensure chairs meet ANSI/BIFMA standards for commercial durability; declare stacking height and weight capacity on commercial invoice
• Watch for misclassification as 'parts' if imported unassembled beyond heading note exclusions