Step Stool Seat

Dual-purpose low stool with padded top seat and two steps for kitchen or closet reach. Classified HTS 9401.80.60 as other seats with incidental stepping, floor-designed. Not primarily ladders or toys.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If aluminum step structures

Metal ladders/stools without furniture seat to Chapter 76.

9403.60.80Same rate: 35%

If other metal step parts

Furniture parts including steps in 9403.

8716.90.50Higher: 53.1% vs 35%

If wheeled step variant

Wheeled utility vehicles exclude to Chapter 87.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Emphasize primary seat function over steps in descriptions

โ€ข Include ANSI safety ratings for step stool features

โ€ข Avoid ladder-like packaging to stay in furniture chapter

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