Wooden Garden Bench from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.2215%Wood products of the European Union as provided for in subdivisions (d) and (f) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
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