Herman Miller Aeron Adjustable Swivel Chair from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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