Fiberglass Reinforced Lab Stool from Japan
A backless stool made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester for laboratory environments, resistant to chemicals. It qualifies for HTS 9401.80.20 as a non-upholstered seat of reinforced plastics, designed for floor placement in professional settings. Excludes medical chairs 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
• Certify chemical resistance and reinforcement type to support Chapter 94 furniture status
• Document end-use as general lab seating, not medical (9018 exclusion)
• Watch for height-adjustable features that could push to 9403 wooden/metal equivalents