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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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