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Metal Frame Exam Stool

Pneumatic height-adjustable stool with chrome metal frame for medical exam rooms, without dental appliances. Under HTS 9401.79.00.50 as other metal frame seat for floor use; excludes dentists' chairs per note (i). Suitable for general clinical environments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+60.0%60%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9402.90.00Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If for surgical/medical use

Medical stools designed for operating rooms classify under 9402.90.

9401.61.60Same rate: 37.5%

If upholstered with backrest

Upholstered exam stools shift to 9401.61 for other upholstered seats.

9018.90.75Same rate: 37.5%

If incorporating medical instruments

If fitted with dental/medical appliances, moves to Chapter 90.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Certify no incorporation of heading 9018 appliances to stay in 9401

โ€ข Include FDA-equivalent docs if promoted for medical use