Upholstered Metal Frame Armchair

Comfortable armchair with padded arms, seat, and back upholstered in durable fabric over a welded metal frame. Meets HTS 9401.71.0031 criteria for other upholstered seats with metal frames, not office or bed-convertible. Ideal for hotels or homes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9401.41.00Same rate: 35%

If frame is wooden

Upholstered seats' frame material separates wood (9401.4) from metal (9401.7).

5903.20.20Same rate: 35%

If upholstery imported separately

Textile coverings classify in chapter 59 if not assembled to furniture.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If bare metal frame only

Unupholstered frames revert to chapter 73 base metal articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Commercial invoice must specify frame metal type (steel/aluminum) for duty computation

Flame retardant treatments required for hospitality use; retain test reports

KD (knocked down) packing reduces freight but requires reassembly value declaration

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