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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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