Rubber Padded Gym Bench Seat from Japan
A bench seat for gym weightlifting areas constructed primarily from rubber with plastic reinforcements, providing shock absorption and durability. Classified in HTS 9401.80.40 as an other seat of rubber or plastics, suitable for floor placement in fitness facilities. Meets chapter requirements as non-reclining and non-convertible.
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
• Document rubber content exceeding 50% to distinguish from pure plastic seats; use lab test reports for verification
• Avoid common error of classifying as exercise equipment (9506) – emphasize seating function in invoices
• Ensure no prefabricated assembly kits, as those may trigger 9406 classification per chapter notes