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Handcrafted Teak Desk Chair Upholstered from Japan

Household desk chair featuring a plantation-harvested teak frame with upholstered back and seat for home office comfort. Classified in HTS 9401.61.20.11 for its teak wood construction and upholstery in a residential chair format. Suitable for teleworking setups.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Differentiate from office chairs by marketing and labeling strictly as household use

• Inspect for insect pests in wood; fumigation certificates may be required

• Provide assembly instructions if knocked-down to avoid parts classification