Bentwood Cafe Chair Seat Assembly from Japan
Pre-formed seat assembly from bentwood slats for cafe-style chairs, ready for leg attachment. Falls under HTS 9401.91.20.00 as a wooden part of bentwood seats for commercial or household use.
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
• Specify 'seat parts only' in commercial invoices to prevent classification as complete furniture
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring wood species and origin
• Bundle documentation showing design for floor-placing seats per Chapter 94 note 2