Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from Japan
The iconic Thonet No. 14 chair features a single piece of steam-bent beech wood for its seat and backrest, connected with woven cane. This design exemplifies bent-wood construction where wood is bent into shape using steam and molds. It falls under HTS 9401.69.20 as a seat with a wooden frame made from bent wood.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the wood is genuinely steam-bent, not laminated, with documentation from manufacturer; ensure compliance with formaldehyde emission standards under TSCA; inspect for proper labeling of wood species to avoid reclassification