Wooden Bar Stool with Swivel Seat from Japan
This wooden bar stool features a swivel seat and is designed for placement on the floor in bars or kitchens, with a height suitable for counter use. It falls under HTS 9401.80.60.30 as an other seat, not reclining or medical, and not of heading 9402. Classification here is due to its non-upholstered wooden construction and household/commercial seating purpose.
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 designed for floor placement and not wall-mounted to avoid reclassification under general furniture parts
• Provide detailed material composition (e.g
• wood type) and assembly instructions to confirm it's a complete seat, not parts under 9401.90