IKEA Kallax Plastic Storage Cube from Japan
A modular plastic shelving unit designed for household storage of books, toys, and decor. Made entirely of high-density polyethylene, it qualifies under HTS 9403.70.8015 as other household furniture of plastics, distinct from seating or bedroom furniture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify material composition is over 95% plastic via lab testing to avoid reclassification to wood or metal furniture
• Include assembly instructions and retail packaging to prove household end-use, preventing industrial furniture duties
• Declare as 'other household' explicitly; common pitfall is mislabeling as office furniture under 9403.30