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Plastic Backrest Frame Insert for Task Chair from Japan

A reinforced plastic insert that forms the structural frame within the backrest of ergonomic task chairs. Classified as a plastics seat part under HTS 9401.99.35 for office seating. Excludes prefabricated building elements or general plastic sheets.

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

Submit prototypes or molds to CBP if challenged, proving seat-specific curvature and attachment points

Avoid entry as 9404 if capable of independent use; must be clearly a part