Aluminum Director's Chair

Foldable aluminum chair with canvas sling seat, used for events or patios, designed for floor standing. Falls under HTS 9401.80.60.30 as other seats, with minimal upholstery not qualifying for upholstered subheadings. Its portability suits commercial 'other' classification.

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.

9401.79.00Same rate: 35%

If fully upholstered

Heavily upholstered metal seats go to 9401.79 subheadings.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If aluminum parts only

Other aluminum articles classify under Chapter 76 if not complete seats.

9404.90Lower: 17.3% vs 35%

If sold as mattress or cushion components

Separate bedding/cushion parts under 9404, not seats.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify foldable feature but confirm complete assembly to stay out of parts heading 9401.90

Detail fabric vs metal ratio; light sling doesn't make it upholstered