IKEA POÄNG Armchair with Metal Frame from China
The IKEA POÄNG is a popular household armchair featuring a bentwood or metal tubular frame upholstered in fabric or leather, designed for comfortable home seating. It falls under HTS 9401.79.0046 as an other seat with a metal frame intended for household use, not reclining or swiveling. This classification applies to its non-specialized residential lounging purpose.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify metal frame composition and upholstery material via lab tests to confirm HTS 9401.79.0046 and avoid reclassification
• Include detailed assembly instructions and country-of-origin labeling as required for household furniture under CBP rules
• Watch for flammability standards (e.g
• Cal TB 117); non-compliant items may face detention or additional testing costs