Rattan Armchair Frame from Japan
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 — 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 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