Plantation Teak Dining Chair

A sturdy dining chair crafted from plantation-harvested teak wood, featuring a wooden frame with a simple slatted back and seat for comfort during meals. It falls under HTS 9401.69.40.31 as an other seat with a wooden frame made specifically from plantation-harvested teak, distinguishing it from wild-harvested varieties. The design is intended for floor placement in residential or commercial dining areas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9401.69Same rate: 35%

If upholstered with textile covering

Upholstered seats with wooden frames of plantation teak are classified separately from non-upholstered chairs.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished teak lumber for chair assembly

Unfinished wood in bulk form is classified under wood chapter as sawn timber, not finished furniture.

9403.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as a set with matching teak table

Furniture sets are classified under other furniture headings rather than individual seats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify certification of plantation-harvested teak with CITES documentation to avoid misclassification as wild teak under different subheadings

Ensure wooden frame construction is documented, as upholstered seats shift to 9401.69.41 or Chapter 94 exclusions

Check for Lacey Act compliance; declare wood origin accurately to prevent penalties for false declarations