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Recycled Plastic Park Bench Seat from Japan

A three-person bench crafted from high-density polyethylene plastic for public parks and outdoor commercial spaces. Classified under HTS 9401.80.40.35 as an other outdoor seat of plastics, suitable for ground placement per Chapter 94 notes. It features contoured seating for comfort and drainage holes for weather resistance.

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

• Provide evidence of recycled content if claiming preferences, but ensure primary classification as plastic seat

• Document intended outdoor/public use to distinguish from indoor convertible seats in other subheadings

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; present as assembled units for 9401 classification