Wicker Lounge Chair Seat Base from Japan
A woven wicker base component for lounge chairs, crafted from osier twigs for supporting cushions in floor-standing seats. Classified under HTS 9401.99.25.80 as 'other' parts of seats made from similar materials like osier, suitable for household patios or living rooms. It qualifies due to its specific design for seat assembly, per Chapter 94 notes excluding non-furniture parts.
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
• Include technical specs proving it's a seat part (e.g
• dimensions matching standard chairs) to prevent classification as generic basketware
• Obtain Certificate of Origin for preferential duty treatment if from eligible countries; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain rattan products