Leather Upholstered Wooden Bergère Chair from Germany
Traditional French-style Bergère chair with carved wooden frame fully upholstered in genuine leather, offering loose cushions for lounging. It qualifies for HTS 9401.61.40 as an upholstered wooden-frame chair for home use, designed for ground placement. Excludes toy or specialized apparatus parts per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Authenticate leather type (genuine vs. bonded) in documentation to avoid misdeclaration penalties
• Comply with CITES if frame uses restricted woods like mahogany; obtain certificates
• Avoid classifying as antique (over 100 years) which may invoke different valuation rules