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L.A. Seating Spartan Sofa Bed Deck Kit from Japan

Designed for commercial hospitality use, the Spartan deck employs a heavy-duty mechanical linkage system for frequent sofa bed folding. Uncovered metal grid and frame per statistical note 2 qualify it for HTS 9401.99.90.30 as a dedicated seat deck component. Supports high-traffic environments like hotels.

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

• For bulk commercial imports, consolidate documentation with lot numbers tracing to statistical note 2 specs

• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'furniture hardware' which triggers Section XV duties

• Comply with CPSC standards for sleeper sofa mechanisms if destined for U.S. consumer market