Teak Wood Upholstered Dining Chair

A classic upholstered dining chair featuring a frame crafted from solid teak wood, designed for placement on the floor in residential or commercial dining areas. The upholstery is typically in fabric or leather, providing comfort during meals. It falls under HTS 9401.61.20 as an upholstered chair with a wooden frame specifically of teak, per Chapter 94 notes for seats designed for floor placement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9401.61.40Same rate: 35%

If frame uses other tropical woods like mahogany

Changes to other tropical wood subcategory while staying in upholstered wooden chairs.

9401.71.00Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If metal frame predominates

Classification shifts to upholstered seats with metal frames if wood is secondary.

9403.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as wooden office furniture parts

Separate parts of wooden furniture classify under 9403, not complete seats in 9401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify teak origin with CITES documentation if from restricted species to comply with US wildlife laws

Label fiber content of upholstery per FTC rules; declare wood species accurately to avoid misclassification

Inspect for proper floor-design features; wall-mounted chairs may shift to other codes