Wooden Bar Stool from Japan
A tall wooden stool designed for use at bar counters or kitchen islands, featuring a backless design with four legs for stability. It falls under HTS 9401.80.60 as an other seat not convertible into a bed and distinct from household barber chairs or swivel seats. This classification applies to floor-standing seats for commercial or residential bar areas.
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 upholstered like barber chairs to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed material composition certificates, especially for wood treatments, to meet USDA import requirements
• Ensure stability testing documentation to prevent issues with safety standards for commercial use