Seagrass Coastal Hallway Bench from China
A sturdy bench woven from seagrass fibers, intended for household entryways or hallways and placed directly on the floor. It qualifies for HTS 9403.89.3010 as furniture of similar materials to cane or osier for domestic use. The natural texture complements beachy home decor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain botanical certification for seagrass to confirm it qualifies as 'similar materials' to cane
• Document end-use as household to prevent shift to office furniture classifications