Thonet No. 14 Bentwood Chair from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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