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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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