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Step Stool Seat from Germany

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.

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

• Emphasize primary seat function over steps in descriptions

• Include ANSI safety ratings for step stool features

• Avoid ladder-like packaging to stay in furniture chapter