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9401.69.20.30/Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair/Japan

Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair from Japan

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 — 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%
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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

Thonet No. 9 Bentwood Chair from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9401.69.20.30