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Wooden Bar Stool with Swivel Seat

This wooden bar stool features a swivel seat and is designed for placement on the floor in bars or kitchens, with a height suitable for counter use. It falls under HTS 9401.80.60.30 as an other seat, not reclining or medical, and not of heading 9402. Classification here is due to its non-upholstered wooden construction and household/commercial seating purpose.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9401.71.00Higher: 45% vs 37.5%

If upholstered with wood frame

Upholstered seats with wooden frames are classified under 9401.71, a different subheading for upholstered household seats.

9403.30Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If made of wood and for office use

Wooden office furniture seats fall under 9403.30, separating office-specific items from general other seats.

9401Same rate: 37.5%

If imported as parts like seat cushions or frames

Separate parts of seats, not complete articles, are classified under 9401.90 per chapter notes excluding complete assemblies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the seat is designed for floor placement and not wall-mounted to avoid reclassification under general furniture parts

• Provide detailed material composition (e.g

• wood type) and assembly instructions to confirm it's a complete seat, not parts under 9401.90