Bentwood Kitchen Stool from China
A classic counter-height stool made from bent beechwood with a contoured seat and backrest formed by steam-bending techniques. Classified under HTS 9403.40.40.00 for its bent-wood construction and suitability for kitchen island use. It provides comfortable, space-saving seating in modern kitchens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document the steam-bending process with manufacturer specs to confirm bent-wood status
• Ensure stability testing for counter-height to meet US safety standards for kitchen furniture
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as general stools, which could trigger seat-specific duties