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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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