Bentwood Rocking Chair from Japan
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 — 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%
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