Upholstered Metal Banquet Chair
An upholstered banquet chair with a padded vinyl seat and back over foam, mounted on a lightweight tubular metal frame. Designed for floor placement in event venues, it qualifies as an upholstered seat with a metal frame under tariff item 9401.71.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chair is intended for household or personal use in a residence.
This sibling item covers upholstered metal-frame seats for domestic purposes, which may have a different duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chair is classified as 'other' upholstered metal-frame seating, not for domestic use, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a commercial invoice with the product's material composition and intended use to expedite CBSA clearance
• Verify if anti-dumping or safeguard measures apply to metal furniture imports from certain countries
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