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Bentwood Executive Desk Chair from Japan

An ergonomic executive chair with continuous steam-bent ash wood frame, contoured back, and leather seat for office leadership spaces. It qualifies for HTS 9403.30.40.00 as bent-wood office furniture, emphasizing the integral bent wood structure over assembled pieces.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document office-specific design features like lumbar support for executive desks to justify office classification

• Use ISF filings early for wooden imports to preempt CBP holds on bending authenticity

• Avoid mixing with upholstery that exceeds 20% value, risking shift to upholstered headings