Fireproof Document Filing Cabinet

A 2-hour fire-rated filing cabinet made of galvanized steel with insulation for protecting office documents. It qualifies under HTS 9403.10.0020 as a metal filing cabinet for office use despite safety features. Equipped with drop-down filing mechanism.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8303.00.00.00Higher: 38.8% vs 35%

If designed primarily as a safe with heavy vault-like construction

Safes excluded from Chapter 94; classified separately.

9403.20.00Same rate: 35%

If wooden fire-rated version

Material composition shifts to wooden office furniture.

9403Same rate: 35%

If insulation panels entered separately

Parts not combined classify under parts heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify fire rating with UL labels in documentation to support classification

Declare insulation materials accurately to avoid scrutiny as hazardous goods

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