Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair

The iconic Thonet No. 14 chair is crafted from steam-bent beech wood, featuring a curved backrest and seat formed from a single piece of wood. This kitchen dining chair falls under HTS 9403.40.40.00 as bent-wood furniture designed for use in the kitchen. Its lightweight, stackable design makes it ideal for casual kitchen seating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9403.30.80Same rate: 35%

If made from laminated wood rather than steam-bent

Laminated wooden kitchen furniture falls under a separate subheading excluding true bent-wood.

9401.69.60Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If primarily used in dining rooms outside kitchen context

Upholstered seats not specified for kitchen use shift to Chapter 94 seat headings.

9403Same rate: 35%

If imported as unfinished wooden parts

Separate parts of wooden furniture are classified under 9403.90, not complete furniture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that the wood is steam-bent and not laminated to qualify as bent-wood under HTS definitions

• Provide certificates of origin for beech wood to avoid CITES restrictions on certain species

• Label furniture clearly as 'kitchen use' to prevent reclassification under general wooden furniture