Outdoor Metal Bench from China
A durable metal bench intended for parks, gardens, or patios, typically seating two to three people with a simple backrest. Classified under HTS 9401.80.60 as other seats for floor or ground placement, excluding those convertible to beds. It qualifies due to its non-upholstered, weather-resistant design for outdoor public or residential use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include galvanization or coating specs to comply with anti-corrosion standards and avoid HTS disputes
• Label clearly as outdoor furniture to differentiate from indoor metal furniture in other subheadings
• Check for country-of-origin marking requirements, as metal benches often face steel import quotas