Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from Japan
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 — 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
• 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