Plastic Adirondack Chair

A weather-resistant outdoor chair made entirely from high-density polyethylene plastic, designed for placing on the floor or ground in gardens or patios. It falls under HTS 9401.80.40.46 as a seat other than those of heading 9402, specifically of plastics and not upholstered. This classification aligns with Chapter 94 notes for seats designed for ground placement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9403.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If presented with textile upholstery

Upholstered plastic seats shift to heading 9403 for furniture with textile coverings, per chapter exclusions.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If not designed for placing on the floor

Chapter 94 requires seats to be for floor/ground placement; non-floor items like wall-mounted go to Chapter 39 as plastic articles.

9401.71.00Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If reinforced primarily with metal

Seats with metal frames as essential character fall under upholstered metal seats in 9401.71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the chair is 100% plastic with no metal reinforcements exceeding de minimis to avoid reclassification; provide material composition certificates; check for FDA compliance if used in food service areas