Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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