9401.69.20.30/Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair/Germany

Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair from Germany

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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