Rustic Cedar Chest
A hinged cedar hope chest with a lift-top lid, designed for floor placement in a bedroom to store blankets, linens, or heirlooms. This wooden furniture item is classified under tariff item 9403.50.00 as wooden bedroom furniture, as it is designed for the floor and used in a bedroom. The aromatic cedar naturally repels moths and other pests.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | +50.0% | 59.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chest is used in a living room or hallway
Wooden furniture for non-bedroom use falls under a different tariff item.
If the chest is purely decorative and not functional storage
Decorative wooden articles may be classified under Chapter 44.
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
• Confirm the chest is made of solid cedar and not cedar veneer over other wood, as this may affect classification
• Declare the chest as a wooden storage furniture piece for bedroom use
• If the chest includes a lock, ensure it does not contain prohibited materials under CBSA regulations
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