Bentwood Rocking Chair

Traditional rocking chair with steam-bent wooden rockers and continuous bent-wood arms and backrest from a single beech wood piece. The bending technique creates the signature curved form without joints. HTS 9401.69.20 applies to this non-upholstered seat with bent-wood frame.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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9401.61.40Same rate: 35%

If upholstered with textile covering

Upholstered wooden frame seats use a separate subheading from non-upholstered bent-wood.

9402.90.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If convertible to bed mechanism included

Convertible seats, even bent-wood, classify under heading 9402 for beds convertible to seats.

4418.40.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If sold as assembled furniture kit components

Bent-wood elements in kits may fall under wooden furniture assemblies of Chapter 44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Confirm rockers are integral bent-wood, not attached straight pieces; test for lead content in finishes per CPSIA if for children; declare country of wood origin accurately for CITES compliance

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