Wooden Garden Bench from China
Simple slatted wooden bench for outdoor patio seating, but imported as indoor furniture without weatherproofing claims. HTS 9403.60.80.93 for other wooden furniture; end use determines vs 9401 outdoor seats. Floor-designed per chapter requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0325%Completed kitchen cabinets and vanities and parts of kitchen cabinets and vanities provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'indoor use only' to avoid 9401.79 scrutiny
• Treat wood for insect resistance with approved fumigants
• Test for outdoor durability if marketing shifts to patio use