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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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