Bamboo Director's Chair

Foldable director's chair with bamboo frame and canvas sling seat, portable for events. Classified in HTS 9401.52.00.00 as the bamboo structure dominates, treated as bamboo seat despite minimal fabric, for floor use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9401.61.40Same rate: 35%

If fabric sling is predominant and upholstered

If textile components define the seat, shifts to upholstered wood seats in 9401.61.

6307.90.98.85Lower: 24.5% vs 35%

If imported solely as replacement canvas slings

Separate textile parts classify under Chapter 63, not furniture seats.

6601.91.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If umbrella-like folding with canopy

Folding garden umbrellas with seats go to 6601, per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document bamboo as principal material (>50%) to hold 9401.52 over fabric headings

Include folding mechanism safety tests for ASTM compliance

Ship unassembled if possible, but declare as seats not parts