Plantation Teak Upholstered Lounge Chair from Germany
This lounge chair uses a plantation-harvested teak frame with plush upholstery for relaxed seating in homes or hotels. It qualifies for HTS 9401.61.20.31 as an upholstered chair with wooden teak frame, excluding barber/reclining types. Designed for floor placement per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm upholstery flammability compliance if for contract/hotel use, as per certain state regs post-import
• Use ISF filings early for wood furniture to preempt CBP holds on sustainability claims
• Separate frames from upholstery in shipments to avoid parts classification under 9401 notes