US-Made Metal Furniture Frames Assembled from Germany
Metal furniture frames exported from U.S. in ready-to-assemble condition, then fitted with hardware and fabric covers abroad. Meets 9802.00.80.48 under note 7(c) as frames retain identity through assembly with only cleaning/painting incidental operations. Duty-free limited to frame value.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Maintain U.S. frame production records and bill of lading proving export in disassembled state
• Invoice must specify assembly operations performed and value breakdown of U.S. vs foreign components