Wooden Garden Bench from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.2115%Wood products of Japan as provided for in subdivisions (d) and (f) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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