Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from China
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.
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 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