Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair
The iconic Thonet No. 14 chair is a classic office seating piece crafted from steam-bent beech wood, featuring a curved backrest and woven cane seat. It falls under HTS 9403.30.40.00 as bent-wood furniture specifically designed for office use, with its continuous bent wood frame distinguishing it from straight wooden furniture.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily for home or restaurant use
Bent-wood chairs designed for households or dining fall under Chapter 94 seat headings for non-office settings.
If imported as unfinished bent-wood components
Unassembled or semi-finished wooden builders' joinery shifts to Chapter 44 for wooden articles not yet furniture.
If made from laminated wood instead of solid bent wood
Laminated wood furniture, even with curves, classifies under other wooden office furniture parts, not bent-wood specific.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wood is genuinely steam-bent, not laminated, as Customs may require proof like manufacturing specs to confirm classification
• Include office-use documentation, such as catalogs showing desk-side application, to avoid reclassification to household furniture
• Ensure CITES compliance if using restricted beech species; obtain certificates for sustainable sourcing
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