Used Upholstered Bench from Japan
Bedroom upholstered bench with fabric wear from shoe storage during two-year Tokyo posting. Qualifies as similar household effect under HTS 9804.00.05, used abroad over one year.
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
• Show fabric wear patterns confirming shoe/sitting use,Travel with matching bedroom set for context,Small benches more likely 'reasonable' than large pieces