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Bamboo Rocking Chair

Classic rocking chair woven from bamboo with curved rockers and slatted back for porch relaxation. It qualifies for HTS 9401.52.00.00 as a bamboo seat designed for floor/ground placement, not upholstered or convertible. Emphasizes natural, sustainable material properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9403.30Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If office swivel design

Swivel office chairs, even bamboo, classify under 9403.30 regardless of material.

4421.99.70Same rate: 37.5%

If decorative bamboo wood carvings with incidental seat

Primarily ornamental bamboo articles fall under Chapter 44 wood products, not functional seats.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain FSC certification for bamboo sourcing to meet growing US demand for sustainable imports

• Check weight capacity labeling to comply with ASTM furniture safety standards

• Separate rockers from seats in packaging to avoid set classification under Chapter 94 exclusions