Repatriated American Bar Stool

A swivel bar stool with leather seat made in Wisconsin, returned from restaurant chain abroad. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.94 as Chapter 94 U.S. furniture returned within 3 years unchanged.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9401.79.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If standard seat classification

Other seats with wooden frames classification without Chapter 98 benefits

9403.20.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If primarily metal

Metal furniture classification dominates for stools with significant metal construction

9817.00.96Same rate: 10%

If machinery foundation

Different provisions for machinery support furniture

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check swivel mechanism functionality; document commercial use only (not residential); provide restaurant chain documentation; inspect leather for condition changes

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