Plastic Armrest for Office Chair from Japan
A durable plastic armrest designed specifically as a replacement part for office chairs, molded from high-impact polypropylene. It falls under HTS 9401.99.35 as a seat part made of plastics, intended for assembly onto seating furniture of heading 9401. Not a general-use item like sheets or slabs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the part is specifically designed for seats (e.g
• via CAD drawings or OEM specs) to avoid reclassification as general plastic articles under Chapter 39
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'seat part of plastic for heading 9401' and provide assembly instructions to demonstrate function