9403.60.40.00/Bentwood Lounge Chair/Japan

Bentwood Lounge Chair from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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