Bentwood Bench from Japan
A two- or three-seater garden bench with arched bent-wood back and slatted seat from treated hardwood. HTS 9403.60.40.00 covers it as bent-wood for the curved structural elements formed by steaming.
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
• Specify weather-resistant treatments in docs without altering wood classification
• Confirm no plastic/rubber feet that could trigger mixed-material review