Aluminum Director's Chair from Japan
Foldable aluminum chair with canvas sling seat, used for events or patios, designed for floor standing. Falls under HTS 9401.80.60.30 as other seats, with minimal upholstery not qualifying for upholstered subheadings. Its portability suits commercial 'other' classification.
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
• Specify foldable feature but confirm complete assembly to stay out of parts heading 9401.90
• Detail fabric vs metal ratio; light sling doesn't make it upholstered