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Herman Miller Aeron Adjustable Swivel Chair from Germany

The Herman Miller Aeron is an ergonomic office chair featuring a swivel base and variable height adjustment via pneumatic mechanism, designed for prolonged sitting. It falls under HTS 9401.39.0030 as a swivel seat with height adjustment, not of a kind used for motor vehicles. This classification applies to its office furniture design rather than automotive or medical uses.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the chair's swivel and height adjustment features meet HTS criteria; provide assembly diagrams if imported in parts

• Label with country of origin and material composition (e.g

• mesh fabric, aluminum base) to comply with FTC labeling rules

• Avoid misclassification as vehicle seats; include end-use documentation for office/retail purposes