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Bentwood Stool from Japan

A counter-height stool with three or four steam-bent wooden legs converging into a curved footrest and seat support. This product is classified in HTS 9403.60.40.00 as bent-wood furniture, emphasizing the bending for its lightweight, stackable design.

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

• Specify height in descriptions to confirm as furniture stool, not toy (excluded by Chapter notes)

• Test for stability to meet general safety import standards

• Bundle with assembly instructions if shipped flat-packed