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Teak Dining Chair from Japan

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.

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 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'