9401.80.40/Plastic Lifeguard Stand Seat/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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