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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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