Laminated Plastic Patio Chairs from China
Weather-resistant chairs constructed from reinforced laminated plastic, intended for outdoor floor use. Classified in HTS 9403.70.40 as plastic furniture of reinforced or laminated materials per Chapter 94 notes allowing seats even if stackable. Provides lightweight alternative to metal patio seating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
Import Tips
• Provide engineering specs showing reinforcement for load-bearing to distinguish from simple plastic molding
• Declare as 'seats designed for floor' to leverage Chapter note (b) exceptions
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; compare to similar wood/metal imports for fair valuation