Polyester Dining Bench Seat Pad from Japan
Custom-fit seat pad for wooden dining benches, constructed from polyester textile for easy cleaning. HTS 9403.99.50 applies as other furniture part of non-cotton textile, intended for ground-placed dining furniture. Provides cushioning without full frame inclusion.
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
• Use HTS explanatory notes to prove 'designed for floor-placing furniture' per Chapter 94
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail fabric sales
• Test for colorfastness; fading textiles often rejected at entry