Metal Seat Frame for Car Bench from Japan
This metal seat frame is a structural component designed specifically for motor vehicle bench seats, providing support and mounting points for cushions and upholstery. It falls under HTS 9403.99.1040 as a metal part of furniture used in motor vehicles, distinct from general automotive parts in Chapter 87.
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
• Verify the part is exclusively for motor vehicle furniture, not general chassis components, to avoid reclassification under Chapter 87
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and vehicle compatibility certificates as documentation for customs