Bamboo Bar Stool from Japan
Counter-height bar stool with woven bamboo seat and backrest on bamboo legs for kitchen islands. HTS 9403.82.00 as other bamboo furniture, not seats of 9401 due to material specificity. Lightweight and stackable for commercial use.
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
• Height specs confirm non-traditional seat; differentiate from 9401 bar stools via material docs
• Load-bearing tests for commercial claims; avoid 'toy' misclassification under 9503
• Harmonize invoices with bamboo origin certificates for preferential duty treatment