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Rattan Dining Armchair

A sturdy armchair crafted from natural rattan with woven seat and backrest, designed for placement on the floor in dining areas. It falls under HTS 9401.59.00.00 as a seat made from cane-like materials (rattan), not of bamboo or osier specifically, and not convertible into a bed. This classification applies to household or commercial seating designed for ground placement.

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.

9401.61Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If made primarily of wood with rattan accents

Wood predominates in composition, shifting to 'other wooden seats' per Chapter 94 material hierarchy.

9401Same rate: 37.5%

If imported as seat parts like woven rattan panels

Separate parts of cane seats are classified under 9401.90, not complete seats, per chapter note 3(b).

9403.30Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If office or commercial use, swivel/tilting

Swivel office chairs fall under 9403 for specialized furniture, even if rattan, based on function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify material composition with supplier certificates to confirm rattan as a qualifying cane-like material, avoiding reclassification to wood furniture

• Ensure labeling complies with CPSC standards for household seating; include country of origin and care instructions