Plastic Lifeguard Stand Seat from Japan
Ergonomic plastic seat for elevated lifeguard platforms at beaches, fixed to stands but seat portion plastic. Classifies HTS 9401.80.40 as other plastics seat for effective ground-level use via platform. Weather and UV resistant.
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
• Separate seat from stand in docs if modular; full units stay 9401
• Safety certs (e.g
• lifeguard standards) aid but don't change HTS
• Stand-alone seats vs platform-integrated risk shift