U.S. imports of Non-Upholstered Seats with Wooden Frames (NESOI) (HS 940169) totaled $47.1M in August 2026, imported from 87 countries.
Importers of Non-Upholstered Seats with Wooden Frames (NESOI) paid $6.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWooden-frame seats without upholstery — including bentwood chairs, teak garden furniture, and unpadded dining chairs — are classified here, with the US schedule further subdividing by bentwood construction, teak origin (plantation versus other), household versus non-household use, and children's seating. Vietnam and Indonesia are the leading suppliers, reflecting strong regional hardwood furniture manufacturing capacity. Several 10-digit lines specifically address teak, including plantation-harvested teak seats (9401698066) and other teak (9401698068), requiring importers to document timber sourcing in line with US lacey Act requirements. Chinese-origin goods in this category carry Section 301 exposure, reinforcing the commercial importance of accurate country-of-origin determination.
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9.2K import shipments a month
The Lacey Act requires importers to file a Plant and Plant Product declaration (PPQ Form 505) for wooden furniture containing regulated plant material, including teak. The declaration must identify the scientific name, country of harvest, and quantity of wood. Plantation-grown teak with proper chain-of-custody documentation generally satisfies Lacey Act due-care requirements.
Bentwood refers to wood that has been steamed or otherwise treated to make it pliable and then bent into curved shapes — a technique associated with manufacturers like Thonet. CBP distinguishes bentwood construction from conventionally jointed wooden frames; seats using this method are captured in dedicated lines (e.g., 9401692010, 9401692030) rather than the general wooden-frame lines.
Subheading 8 of 16 in heading 9401
Subheading 940169 · $47.1M of $1.9B
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Imports
$47.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $588.3M of Non-Upholstered Seats with Wooden Frames (NESOI) and exported $60.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9401698000 | Other Seats, With Wooden Frames, NESOI | $3.1M |
| 9401692000 | Bent-Wood Seats, Exc Upholstered With Wood Frames | $710K |
| 9401693000 | Chairs, Except Upholstered With Wooden Frames | $701K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 59% of it. China pays 32.7% duty; Malaysia 9.6%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
6.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.73% of imports for consumption.