Wooden Frame Director's Chair from Japan
A classic folding chair with a wooden frame, canvas seat and back, and cross-bracing for stability, designed for outdoor or patio use. It falls under HTS 9401.69.80 as a seat with a wooden frame, not upholstered, and not of a type specified elsewhere in heading 9401. This classification applies to other seats suitable for placing on the floor or ground.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the frame is predominantly wood (over 50% by weight) to avoid reclassification to metal frame seats
• Include detailed material breakdown and photos in commercial invoice to prove wooden frame construction