Wooden Bar Stool

A tall wooden stool designed for use at bar counters or kitchen islands, featuring a backless design with four legs for stability. It falls under HTS 9401.80.60 as an other seat not convertible into a bed and distinct from household barber chairs or swivel seats. This classification applies to floor-standing seats for commercial or residential bar areas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9402.10.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If upholstered with springs

Upholstered seats with springs for domestic use shift to heading 9402 for household-type furniture.

9401.71.00Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If upholstered but not barber-type

Upholstered seats excluding swivel or barber chairs fall under the upholstered subcategory of 9401.

9403.30Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as wooden parts only

Separate wooden furniture parts are classified in 9403, not as complete seats in 9401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify the seat is designed for floor placement and not upholstered like barber chairs to avoid reclassification

โ€ข Provide detailed material composition certificates, especially for wood treatments, to meet USDA import requirements

โ€ข Ensure stability testing documentation to prevent issues with safety standards for commercial use

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