Bentwood Rocking Chair from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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