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Wooden Dining Side Chair

A simple wooden side chair for dining rooms, with slatted back and seat for lightweight household use. Classified under HTS 9401.69.60.11 for other household chairs with wooden frames, excluding swivel or reclining mechanisms. Suitable for kitchen or casual dining settings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9401.69Same rate: 37.5%

If frame incorporates metal

Seats with metal frames, even wooden accents, go to 9401.69.41xx, altering tariff treatment.

9403.60Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If for restaurant or commercial dining

Other wooden furniture for commercial food service classifies under 9403.60, not household.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 37.5%

If unfinished or as lumber components

Unassembled wooden chair parts may be seen as builders' joinery under 4418, outside furniture chapters.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label clearly as 'household metal-free wooden chair' to distinguish from restaurant or commercial use

• Include assembly instructions if knockdown; ensure frame is 100% wood per HTS notes