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Seagrass Floor Shelf Unit

Modular shelving unit handwoven from seagrass ropes, suitable for floor placement in home offices. Falls under 9403.89.60 as furniture of similar materials to cane/osier/bamboo, explicitly for shelved furniture per Chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+60.0%60%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9403.82.00Same rate: 37.5%

If plastic-coated seagrass

Plastic-impregnated materials shift to plastics furniture subheading.

4421.99.70Same rate: 37.5%

If unwoven seagrass frames only

Wood frames or unfinished articles go to Chapter 44, not assembled furniture.

5702.50.40Higher: 43.8% vs 37.5%

If used as floor mats rather than shelving

Floor coverings of vegetable materials classify under Chapter 57.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Test for mold/mildew resistance and include treatments in declarations for agricultural entry

โ€ข Photograph assembled unit on floor to support classification over parts