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Reinforced Plastic Outdoor Bench Slat from Japan

Weather-resistant slats for park or garden benches, made from reinforced laminated plastics. HTS 9403.99.30.80 covers it as a seat part for floor-placed other furniture. Used in public or residential outdoor settings.

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

• Certify UV/weather resistance to support outdoor furniture claim

• Declare as 'bench parts' not lumber to avoid Chapter 44

• Batch test for lamination integrity pre-shipment