Upholstered Metal Banquet Chair
An upholstered metal banquet chair designed for event seating, featuring a padded seat and back in durable vinyl over foam on a lightweight tubular metal frame. It is intended for floor placement and falls under tariff item 9401.71.10 as upholstered metal-frame seating for domestic purposes, which includes chairs for general indoor use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | +50.0% | 58% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chair is intended for commercial or institutional use, such as in banquet halls or rental services.
The sibling item covers other upholstered metal-frame seats not for domestic purposes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chair is clearly marked as upholstered with a metal frame in your customs documentation to support classification under 9401.71.10
• Verify that the product is for domestic (non-commercial) use; if intended for commercial event rental, it may be classified under a different item
• Keep invoices and product specifications handy for CBSA inspection
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