Osier Garden Bench from Japan
A three-seater garden bench woven from osier willow with reinforced bamboo legs. HTS 9403.89.6020 covers this as other furniture of osier or similar, for outdoor ground placement. Not classified as a seat due to bench design.
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
• Weather-resistance labeling required; test for UV/fade on natural osier
• Avoid seat classification by specifying multi-person bench use in invoices
• Source sustainably certified osier to qualify for GSP or eco-tariff reductions