Leather Upholstered Wooden Bergère Chair from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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