Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair
The iconic Thonet No. 9 is a classic bentwood armchair featuring a single piece of steamed beech wood bent into the seat, backrest, and legs, embodying Michael Thonet's 19th-century innovation. Classified under HTS 9401.69.20.30 as a bentwood seat with a wooden frame, not of bamboo or rattan, designed for floor placement. It is a finished seat, not a part or toy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If upholstered with textile covering
Upholstered seats with wooden frames move to a different subheading under 9401.69.4, separate from bentwood-specific.
If frame is upholstered metal
Metal frames, even with bentwood elements, classify under upholstered metal seats in 9401.71.
If imported as unfinished wooden components
Separate unfinished wooden furniture parts fall under Chapter 44, not assembled seats in Chapter 94.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify bentwood construction via manufacturing records; straight wood assembly disqualifies from this subheading
• Provide CITES certification if using restricted beech species; label frame material accurately
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