Plantation Teak Office Task Chair from Japan
An ergonomic office chair with adjustable wooden frame made from plantation-harvested teak, featuring a slatted back for support. Falls under HTS 9401.69.40.31 for other wooden frame chairs of plantation teak, designed for commercial floor use. Not specially designed for machinery per exclusions.
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
• Document commercial end-use to differentiate from household seats if rates vary; avoid industrial exclusions
• Ensure no plastic or rubber components qualify as 'parts of general use' under Chapter 39 reclassification
• Use ISF filings early for teak origin verification to prevent CBP holds on sustainability claims