Plantation Teak Upholstered Lounge Chair from Japan
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 — 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
• 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