Teak Dining Chair

A classic teak wood dining chair with a wooden frame, designed for placement on the floor in dining rooms or kitchens. It features simple armless construction with a contoured seat for comfort during meals. Classified under HTS 9401.69.40.35 as a chair with a teak frame, not upholstered, and not of heading 9402.

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 move to upholstered category, changing duty rates.

9403.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If designed for office use

Swivel or adjustable office chairs fall under heading 9403 for furniture of a kind used in offices.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished wooden components

Unassembled or rough-cut teak chair parts are classified as wooden furniture parts, not complete seats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the frame is at least 95% teak wood by weight to qualify; provide mill certificates or lab tests for customs verification

Ensure no upholstery or fabric covering to avoid reclassification; declare as 'wooden frame chair, unfinished'