Upholstered Wooden Armchair

A classic upholstered armchair with a solid wooden frame, featuring cushioned seat and backrest covered in fabric, designed for household living rooms. It falls under HTS 9401.61.40.11 as an upholstered chair with wooden frame for household use, excluding office or medical applications. The wooden frame provides structural support while upholstery ensures comfort.

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%
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

9401.71.00Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If frame is of base metal

Metal-framed upholstered household chairs shift to 9401.71, as frame material determines the subheading.

9401.61.40Same rate: 35%

If swivel or rocking mechanism

Swivel or rocking chairs have specific statistical suffixes within the upholstered wooden frame category.

9403.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished wooden parts

Unupholstered or separate parts classify under 9403 as furniture parts, not complete seats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify wooden frame composition and upholstery material via lab testing to confirm classification and avoid reclassification as metal-framed

Include detailed invoices specifying 'household use' to distinguish from office chairs under 9401.71

Ensure compliance with U.S. flammability standards (e.g

TB 117-2013) for upholstered furniture imports

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