Wicker Bar Stool Base from China
The woven cane seat and leg frame for a bar stool, entered separately as a furniture part. Under HTS 9403.89.30 as parts of other cane furniture, per heading scope but excluding sheets/slabs. Designed for assembly into floor-standing seats.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Note 3(b) prevents classifying separate parts as complete furniture; declare accurately to avoid upcharges
• Include CAD drawings showing part function; pitfall is misclass as seats under 9401
• Bond for potential assembly in US to claim furniture status post-manufacture