Wooden Automotive Bucket Seat Frame from Germany
This is a structural wooden frame designed specifically for bucket seats in passenger cars, providing the foundational support structure. It falls under HTS 9401.91.15.00 as a wooden part of motor vehicle seats, excluding upholstery or padding. Primarily used in aftermarket racing seat installations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the wood species complies with USDA APHIS regulations for pests and ensure ISPM-15 heat treatment certification
• Provide detailed engineering drawings to customs proving it's a seat frame for motor vehicles, not furniture
• Avoid misclassification as general wooden furniture by including vehicle-specific mounting specs in documentation