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Rattan Armchair Frame from Germany

This is the structural frame of an armchair made entirely from rattan, a type of cane, designed to support seating upholstery. It falls under HTS 9403.99.20.80 as a part of other furniture crafted from cane or similar materials, excluding completed seats classified elsewhere. The unfinished frame requires assembly with fabric and cushions to form a full chair.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify material composition with lab tests to confirm 100% cane content, avoiding reclassification to wood parts; declare as unfinished frames to prevent duties on complete furniture; ensure CITES compliance if using certain rattan species