Plastic Stadium Bleacher Seat from Japan
A durable seat made entirely from molded plastic designed for installation in stadium bleachers and spectator areas. It falls under HTS 9401.80.40 as an other seat of plastics, not convertible into a bed, intended for placing on the floor or ground in fixed installations. Excludes any metal or rubber components that would change classification.
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
• Verify the seat is over 85% plastics by weight to avoid reclassification to other materials under Chapter 94 notes
• Provide detailed material composition certificates to customs, as plastic seats must exclude significant rubber or metal parts