Upholstered Wooden Armchair from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.2115%Wood products of Japan as provided for in subdivisions (d) and (f) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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