Birch Bookshelf Side Panel from Japan
A birch plywood side panel with shelf support grooves and wall-mount brackets, component for upright bookshelves classified for floor or wall use per chapter notes. Under HTS 9403.91.00 as wooden part of shelved furniture in heading 9403. Not a complete unit or plain panel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'for shelved furniture' in docs; alternatives like Chapter 44 apply without proof of furniture design
• Plywood requires mill certificates for formaldehyde emissions compliance under TSCA
• Avoid mixing with complete shelves in same entry to prevent set classification issues