Teak Kitchen Side Chair from China
This household side chair with a teak frame is perfect for kitchen islands or casual dining, offering a sturdy and natural wood aesthetic. Classified under HTS 9401.69.40.15 due to its teak wooden frame construction and non-upholstered design for home use. It meets chapter requirements for floor-placed seats excluding those in heading 9402.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis if any fabric elements are present to confirm primary wooden frame classification
• Include photos and assembly instructions in shipments to demonstrate household end-use and prevent office reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; appraise based on teak's premium market value to evade anti-dumping scrutiny