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Plastic Folding Event Chair from Japan

Lightweight folding chair made of high-density polyethylene plastic for outdoor events and temporary seating. HTS 9401.80.40 applies to this other plastic seat designed for ground placement, excluding barber or similar specialty chairs. Not convertible to beds and complies with chapter exclusions.

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

• Label as 'other seats of plastics' on commercial invoices to match HTS; include weight and material specs

• For bulk shipments, segregate from sets to prevent 9401.90 parts classification