Teak Wood Upholstered Armchair from Japan
This household armchair features a frame made from teak wood, upholstered in fabric for comfort, designed for placing on the floor in living rooms. It falls under HTS 9401.61.20.15 as an upholstered chair with a teak frame for household use, excluding office or medical applications. The wooden frame and upholstery distinguish it from non-upholstered or metal-framed seats.
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
• Verify teak wood origin with CITES certification if from restricted sources to avoid delays; ensure upholstery fabric content labels comply with FTC rules
• Inspect for proper wooden frame construction to prevent reclassification as metal-framed