Outdoor Metal Bench from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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