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Portable Metal Bench Seat

Lightweight aluminum metal frame bench seat for parks or waiting areas, designed for ground placement. HTS 9401.79.00.50 applies to this other seat with metal frame, accommodating multiple users without upholstery. Complies with chapter floor-placement rule.

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.

9401.79.00Same rate: 37.5%

If weighing over 31kg

Heavier benches classify under 9401.79.14 statistical suffix.

7308.90.95Higher: 75% vs 37.5%

If fixed outdoor structures

Permanently installed benches are metal structures in Chapter 73.

9403.60Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If office waiting area use

Benches for commercial offices fall under 9403 other furniture.

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 Weather resistance specs essential for outdoor classification

โ€ข Import as assembled to prevent parts reclassification