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Stationary Steel Foldable Mattress Foundation with Legs from Japan

This is a stationary metal foldable mattress foundation designed for household use, featuring metal legs and a structure that supports a mattress like a traditional bed frame. It falls under HTS 9403.20.0048 as other household metal furniture classified as a foldable mattress foundation that is not mechanically adjustable. The foldable design allows for compact storage, but it remains stationary once set up.

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 foundation is non-mechanically adjustable and includes legs to confirm HTS 9403.20.0048 classification; provide assembly diagrams if needed

• Ensure metal composition labeling complies with US customs rules and include country-of-melt documentation for steel products

• Avoid misclassification as parts by importing complete units; check for foldable features to prevent shifting to general frames