Bamboo Kitchen Trolley from Japan
A rolling cart made entirely of bamboo with shelves for storing kitchen items like spices and utensils, designed for household use on floors. It falls under HTS 9403.82.0015 as household furniture of bamboo, not seats or medical equipment. The natural bamboo construction provides lightweight durability suitable for home organization.
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 bamboo origin with CITES documentation if harvested from protected species; ensure stability testing for floor placement compliance
• Label as 'household use only' to avoid industrial reclassification