Bentwood Lounge Chair from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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