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Wooden Rocking Chair

A classic wooden rocking chair designed for household use, featuring a curved base for gentle rocking motion and cushioned seat for comfort. It falls under HTS 9401.69.60.11 as a household seat with a wooden frame, not upholstered, and classified as a chair. Excludes office or medical seating.

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.

9401.71.00Higher: 45% vs 37.5%

If upholstered with textile fabric

Upholstered seats with wooden frames shift to 9401.71, changing duty rates due to covering material.

9403.30Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If designed for office use

Office wooden furniture like task chairs falls under 9403.30, separate from household seating in 9401.

9401Same rate: 37.5%

If imported as parts only

Separate wooden chair frames or components classify under 9401.90 as parts, not complete seats.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Verify wooden frame construction and household end-use to avoid reclassification as office furniture under 9401.71

• Provide detailed photos and material certifications showing no upholstery to confirm non-upholstered status