Latex Foam Mattress from Japan
A natural latex foam mattress providing buoyant support, typically covered with organic cotton. Falls under HTS 9404.21.00 due to its cellular rubber composition, qualifying whether covered or not.
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
• Obtain certifications for natural vs synthetic latex to distinguish from Chapter 40 raw rubber articles
• Ensure invoice details cellular structure (e.g
• Dunlop or Talalay process) to avoid misclassification as general rubber products
• Comply with VOC emission standards for foam; test reports prevent customs holds