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Seagrass Coastal Hallway Bench from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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