Metal Cafe Chair

A lightweight metal chair designed for outdoor or indoor cafe use, stackable for easy storage, and placed directly on the floor. Classified in HTS 9401.80.60.30 as an other seat of metal, suitable for commercial settings but not swivel, reclining, or medical. Its simple construction distinguishes it from upholstered or wooden variants.

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 upholstered

Upholstered metal-frame seats go to 9401.79, separating from non-upholstered other seats.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If basic metal furniture parts without seating function

Simple metal articles of general use fall under Chapter 73, per exclusions for parts in Section XV.

9403.20.00Same rate: 35%

If specifically for office environments

Other metal office seats are under 9403.20, distinguishing commercial office use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include photos and specs showing floor placement design to comply with chapter notes for seats

Label as 'other seats' and specify metal alloy to prevent misclassification as base metal parts in Section XV