Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from Canada
The iconic Thonet No. 14 chair is crafted from steam-bent beech wood, featuring a continuous curved backrest and seat formed from a single piece of wood. This design exemplifies bent-wood furniture under HTS 9403.60.40.00 due to its reliance on wood bending techniques for structural and aesthetic shaping.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify authentic bent-wood construction via manufacturing process documentation to avoid reclassification as straight-wood furniture
• Include certificates of wood origin to comply with Lacey Act requirements for imported wooden products
• Label fiber content accurately as 100% wood to prevent duties under textile-blend furniture headings