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Carbon Fiber Laminated Chair Armrest from Japan

Armrest component from carbon fiber-reinforced laminate for office or dining chairs. Falls under HTS 9403.99.30 as a plastic furniture part for floor-standing seats. The lamination provides lightweight rigidity.

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 carbon fiber as plastic matrix with reinforcement to distinguish from Chapter 68 composites

• Document compatibility with specific chair models to affirm furniture part status