Metal Frame Bar Stool from Germany
A counter-height stool with a metal frame, cushioned vinyl seat, and footrest, designed for bar or kitchen use. It falls under HTS 9401.79.00 as an other seat with a metal frame, not upholstered in specific materials covered by prior subheadings. Suitable for commercial or home bars, it's floor-standing per Chapter 94 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify metal frame composition for accurate classification; provide material certificates to avoid reclassification as wood-framed
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with CBP rules for furniture; common pitfall is missing stability test documentation
• Declare as individual units if not sold in sets to prevent shifting to heading 9401.90 for parts