9802.00.80.48/US-Made Metal Furniture Frames Assembled/Japan

US-Made Metal Furniture Frames Assembled from Japan

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 — 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%

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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