Upholstered Wooden Armchair from Japan
This upholstered armchair features a sturdy wooden frame with cushioned fabric upholstery on the seat, back, and arms, designed for residential living rooms. It falls under HTS 9401.61.40.31 as an upholstered chair with a wooden frame, not convertible into a bed and excluding office or medical types. The wooden frame provides structural support while the 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 the frame is predominantly wood (over 50% by weight) with proper documentation like mill certificates to avoid reclassification
• Label upholstery materials accurately for flammability standards (e.g
• CA TB 117) and ensure country-of-origin markings on the frame