Breuer Cesca Bentwood Armchair
A Breuer Cesca bentwood armchair with a steam-bent beech wood frame and cane weaving for the seat and back. The continuous bent back leg design is a hallmark of bentwood craftsmanship. It is a seat with a wooden frame, classifiable under 9401.69.90 as 'Other' since it is not for domestic purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the armchair is for household use
This covers wooden-frame seats for domestic purposes, which may be more specific if the chair is intended for residential settings.
If the frame were made of metal instead of wood
Seats with metal frames are classified under a different heading, so this alternative applies only if the material changes.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the cane weaving is not considered a separate material that could affect classification; the wooden frame remains the essential character
• Provide detailed product photos and material composition to CBSA to support the wooden-frame classification
• Check if the chair qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement based on origin
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