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Garden Metal Bench with Textile Upholstery

A two-person metal-framed bench for gardens or balconies, featuring removable textile cushions and backing for comfort. Classified in HTS 9401.79.00.15 due to its metal frame, outdoor designation, and textile seating materials, distinguishing it from wooden or swivel benches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9401.79.00Same rate: 37.5%

If rocking or gliding mechanism

Seats with rocking or gliding features on metal frames shift to specific subheadings within the outdoor category.

7326.90.86Higher: 40.4% vs 37.5%

If no textile upholstery, just bare metal

Plain metal garden benches without textile seating or cushions are classified as other steel articles, not furniture.

9401.61Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If wooden frame instead of metal

Outdoor seats with wooden frames and textile upholstery fall under the upholstered wood seat heading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare exact seating capacity and dimensions to confirm 'other seats' status and avoid bench-specific subheadings

• Use fade-resistant textile certifications to support outdoor classification during customs review