Metal Frame Salon Shampoo Chair
A reclining salon shampoo chair with a metal frame and vinyl seat, designed for hair salon washing stations. It is a seat with a metal frame, not upholstered in specific materials, and is designed for floor placement, meeting Chapter 94 Note 2. It is classified 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 for domestic use, such as in a home salon.
This sibling item covers metal-frame seats for domestic purposes, with different duty rates.
If the chair is a dentist's chair with dental appliances.
Dentists' chairs with dental appliances are classified under heading 94.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chair is classified as a seat, not as salon equipment, to avoid misclassification
• Verify the frame material and seat covering for accurate tariff classification
• Keep records of the chair's intended use for CBSA verification
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