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Stackable Bentwood Banquet Chair

Lightweight stackable chair for events, featuring bent beech wood back and legs for durability. Bent construction allows tight stacking. Classifies under HTS 9401.69.20 for bent-wood event seating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+60.0%60%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9401.71.00Higher: 45% vs 37.5%

If fitted with vinyl seat cover

Even minimal upholstery shifts wooden seats to covered category.

9403.60.80Same rate: 37.5%

If sold exclusively for hotel/conference use

Commercial wooden seating may classify under other furniture.

9401Same rate: 37.5%

If arms or backs as replacement parts

Spare bent-wood components enter as seat parts.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Test load capacity documentation for commercial claims; palletize properly to prevent damage claims; declare as 'non-upholstered' explicitly

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