Bentwood Lounge Chair
An ergonomic lounge chair with continuously bent wooden arms, back, and legs, popularized in mid-century modern designs. HTS 9403.60.40.00 applies specifically because of the steam-bending method used to create its signature fluid lines from solid wood.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If metal frame with bent-wood seat
Metal upholstered seats classify in 9401.71, prioritizing material over technique.
If plastic-coated or composite wood
Furniture of plastics covers bent-plastic mimics, not pure wood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document steam-bending certification to differentiate from laminated wood fakes
• Comply with CITES if using restricted woods like certain oaks in bending process
• Pair with proper packing lists showing floor-designed placement per Chapter 94
Related Products under HTS 9403.60.40.00
Bentwood Magazine Rack
A floor-standing rack with looped bent-wood arms for holding magazines, minimalist design. Bent-wood shaping places it in HTS 9403.60.40.00 as other wooden furniture.
Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair
The iconic Thonet No. 14 chair is crafted from steam-bent beech wood, featuring a continuous curved backrest and seat formed from a single piece of wood. This design exemplifies bent-wood furniture under HTS 9403.60.40.00 due to its reliance on wood bending techniques for structural and aesthetic shaping.
Bentwood Rocking Chair
A classic rocking chair with steam-bent wooden rockers and curved backrest, typically made from beech or ash wood for flexibility and strength. Classified under HTS 9403.60.40.00 as bent-wood furniture due to the essential bending process in forming its rocking base and seat structure.
Bentwood Coffee Table
A low-profile coffee table with bent-wood legs and frame, often in a tripod or curved base design from steam-bent hardwood. It falls under HTS 9403.60.40.00 for its use of bent-wood shaping techniques essential to its modern, organic form.
Bentwood Stool
A counter-height stool with three or four steam-bent wooden legs converging into a curved footrest and seat support. This product is classified in HTS 9403.60.40.00 as bent-wood furniture, emphasizing the bending for its lightweight, stackable design.
Bentwood Hall Tree
A freestanding coat rack with curved bent-wood branches for hooks and a broad base, made from steamed hardwood. Under HTS 9403.60.40.00 for bent-wood construction enabling its organic, tree-like form designed for floor placement.