Padauk Office File Cabinet from Japan
A vertical file cabinet of Padauk wood with locking drawers for legal-sized files, built for office document storage and durability. Falls under HTS 9403.30.80.01 as other wooden office furniture specifically of Padauk (Pterocarpus spp.), for floor/ground placement per Chapter rules.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with fire safety labeling if used for records; check NFPA standards for wood cabinets
• Document office end-use via buyer letters to differentiate from residential filing (9403.50)
• Inspect for pests pre-shipment; fumigation certs required for tropical hardwoods