Thonet-Style Bentwood Armchair Frame from China
Inspired by classic Thonet designs, this bentwood frame includes curved arms and seat base for armchair assembly. It qualifies for HTS 9401.91.20.00 as a part of bentwood seats designed for floor placement, excluding finished upholstery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm steam-bending process in manufacturing records; laminated wood may not qualify as bentwood
• Use precise HTS description in entry docs to distinguish from complete chairs under 9401.61
• Watch for minimum value rules; low-value parts might be dutiable differently