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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9401.69.60Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If featuring woven cane seating

Wooden seats with cane or wicker elements may classify under specific seat headings in 9401.

9403.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily metal frame with bent-wood accents

Predominant metal construction moves it to plastic/metal furniture headings.

9403Same rate: 35%

If sold as parts only, like bent rockers

Separate furniture parts classify under 9403.90, not complete bent-wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bending process photos or specs in entry docs to substantiate bent-wood claim during CBP review

Ensure rockers meet floor-placement design per Chapter 94 notes to avoid exclusion as non-furniture

Watch for quota restrictions on certain hardwoods used in bent-wood construction

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Bentwood Coffee Table

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Bentwood Lounge Chair

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Bentwood Stool

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