Bamboo Coffee Table from Japan
A low-height table made primarily from woven bamboo canes, designed for placing on the floor in living rooms. It falls under HTS 9403.82.0030 as furniture of bamboo, not seats or bedding, and suitable for ground placement per chapter notes. The natural finish highlights its eco-friendly material composition.
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 content exceeds 50% by weight to avoid reclassification to wood furniture headings
• Provide origin certificates proving sustainable sourcing, as bamboo imports face scrutiny under Lacey Act
• Label as 'floor furniture' to meet chapter note requirements for ground placement design