Steel Desk Leg Frame from Japan
A prefabricated metal frame consisting of four adjustable steel legs and cross-bracing designed specifically as replacement parts for office desks. It falls under HTS 9403.99.9045 as 'other' metal parts of furniture not suitable for general use, intended for assembly with a desk top to form complete seating furniture. Excludes general-purpose metal sheets or slabs per chapter notes.
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 specifically shaped for furniture and not general-use metal per Section XV note 2; provide assembly diagrams showing furniture integration
• Common pitfall: classifying as unfinished metal articles in 73xx if not proven as furniture-specific