Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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