If you’re importing teak garden furniture from Indonesia into the USA for the first time, three things determine how smoothly your shipment clears customs: correct HS Code classification, current tariff exposure, and Lacey Act compliance. Rules and rates change over time, so this guide covers the general framework — for current figures specific to your order, confirm with a licensed customs broker, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll help point you in the right direction based on what we currently know.
Wooden furniture generally falls under HS Chapter 94. Tables, cabinets, and most garden furniture pieces fall under heading 9403, while chairs, benches, and other seating typically fall under heading 9401. The 6-digit HS Code is internationally standardized, but for US customs entry it’s extended into a longer HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) number. Getting the exact code right matters — a misclassification can shift your duty rate, so confirm the correct HS/HTS code for each product type with your broker rather than assuming one code covers your whole container.
Import duty rates for furniture depend on the specific HS/HTS code, the product type, and current US trade policy toward Indonesia, all of which can change. Rather than quote figures here that may be outdated by the time you read this, we recommend getting the exact landed cost confirmed by your customs broker or freight forwarder for your specific products, or reach out to us on WhatsApp and we’ll share what we currently understand about the rates that apply to our product categories.
Wood furniture imports into the USA are subject to Lacey Act declaration requirements, which cover the wood species, quantity, value, and country of harvest. These requirements and filing procedures have been updated in recent years, so it’s important to check the current process with your customs broker or the relevant US government agency before your shipment ships. In practice, this means you’ll need species-level documentation from your manufacturer before shipping, not after — we can provide wood species and sourcing information for your order in advance so your broker has what they need.
If you’re also sourcing our reclaimed boat wood or reclaimed teak furniture lines, ask your broker whether used, recycled, or reclaimed wood products qualify for simplified treatment under Lacey Act rules in your specific case — exemptions for reclaimed material do exist under certain tariff provisions, but eligibility should be confirmed for your exact product.
Our furniture is SVLK certified and shipped with V-Legal documentation, which verifies legal timber sourcing under Indonesian law. This is separate from US-side import declarations, but the sourcing paper trail it provides — species, origin, chain of custody — supports the information your broker will need on the US side.
Most orders ship as a 20ft or 40ft container from our factory in Jepara to major US ports, with ocean transit taking several weeks depending on the route and season. We handle export documentation on our end (packing list, certificate of origin, SVLK/V-Legal documents, Bill of Lading) — your broker handles the US-side entry, HS/HTS classification, and Lacey Act filing.
Confirm your product’s exact HS/HTS code and current duty rate with a licensed customs broker. Request wood species and sourcing documentation from us in advance, not after shipping. Ask your broker about the current Lacey Act filing process for your shipment. Ask whether any reclaimed-wood items in your order qualify for different treatment.
Have questions about a specific order, product mix, or current requirements? Message us on WhatsApp or contact us with your product list, and we’ll help however we can alongside a quotation and lead time.
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