Bamboo Dining Chair Backrest from China
A curved bamboo backrest panel for dining chairs, constructed from split and woven bamboo strips for floor-placed seating. This part is under HTS 9401.99.25.80 as 'other' seat parts of bamboo, excluding those for medical chairs or convertible beds. Chapter 94 notes confirm classification for seat components designed for assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with HTS code and 'seat part of bamboo' description; fumigation certificates often required for bamboo to meet USDA phytosanitary rules
• Avoid bundling legs/arms in same shipment without separate invoicing, as it risks set classification