Teak Wood Upholstered Dining Chair from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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