Wooden and cane furniture. How India makes them.
Wooden and cane furniture is best sourced from Jodhpur and Saharanpur, with Srinagar for walnut, Yamunanagar for plywood and Bareilly for cane. Indian makers produce solid-wood tables, cabinets, chairs and beds in mango, acacia and sheesham, plus cane and rattan seating.
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- process steps
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- mapped clusters
- 9403
- typical HS heading
- Clusters for this product
- Other clusters
How it is made, in 7 steps.
The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship.
- Timber sourcing & seasoningMango, acacia or sheesham kiln-dried to target moisture
- Machining & joineryPlaning, cutting, mortise-and-tenon or dowel joints
- Carving or cane workHand carving, or cane and rattan weaving where designed
- AssemblyDry fit, gluing and hardware fitting
- Sanding & finishingStain, lacquer, wax or PU finish to sample
- InspectionStability, moisture and finish checks
- PackingKnock-down or assembled, in drop-tested cartons
What buyers plan around.
- Typical HS heading
- 9403 (furniture), 9401 (seats)
Check 9403 in the HS code finder - Lead time
- Samples 3–5 weeks, production 8–12 weeks
- India's edge
- India's furniture clusters combine plantation hardwoods with hand carving, joinery and finishing skills that suit artisanal and rustic styles.
- Process families
The clusters that make it.
Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters.
Tests we plan for.
The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market.
How our inspections work- Moisture content
- Stability and strength tests (EN 12520, EN 12521 or BIFMA)
- Finish adhesion and resistance
- Formaldehyde emission for panels
- Carton drop test (ISTA)
Straight answers.
Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot.
anirudh@sourcesquid.coWhat is the MOQ for Indian furniture?
Many exporters work to a mixed 20 ft or 40 ft container, with 20–50 pieces per item.
Can furniture be shipped knocked down?
Yes. Knock-down designs cut freight cost and damage; agree assembly instructions and fittings.
How do I meet EUDR rules for wooden furniture?
Collect species, harvest location and legality documents from the supplier, and check them as part of your due diligence statement.
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