Bentwood Drafting Stool
A tall adjustable drafting stool with a curved bentwood frame, footrest, and swivel base, designed for architects' offices. As a seat, it is classified under wooden office furniture even if not placed on the floor, per Chapter Note 2(b).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stool is primarily a seat with swivel and height adjustment
Seats of a kind used for offices, even if not specifically wooden, fall under heading 94.01.
If the stool has a non-wooden frame
Other seats with metal frames are classified under 9401.79.
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
• Confirm the stool is for office use and not for industrial or laboratory settings, which may have different classifications
• Provide the CBSA with the stool's height adjustment mechanism details to support the office furniture claim
• Check if the swivel base contains metal parts that might affect the 'wooden' classification
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