Metal Frame Director's Chair
A foldable director's chair with a metal frame, canvas sling seat and back, popular for beach or film sets. It is a seat with a metal frame, designed for floor placement, and is not upholstered, satisfying Chapter 94 Note 2. It falls under tariff item 9401.79.90 as an 'other' metal-frame seat, excluding domestic-purpose chairs.
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 domestic use, such as in a home theater.
This sibling item covers metal-frame seats for domestic purposes, potentially with different duty rates.
If the chair has a wooden frame instead of metal.
Seats with wooden frames are classified under a different subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chair is classified as a seat, not as a theatrical prop, to avoid misclassification
• Verify the frame material and seat fabric for accurate tariff classification
• Keep records of the chair's intended use for CBSA verification
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