Wooden Upholstered Armchair Frame

This is the wooden structural frame for an upholstered armchair, excluding fabric, cushions, or springs, designed for floor placement as per Chapter 94 notes. It falls under HTS 9401.91.90.90 as a part of wooden seats other than those of heading 9402. Classified separately from complete seats or heading 9404 parts.

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.

9403Lower: 10% vs 35%

If of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials

Material composition changes the heading; wooden frames stay in 9401 but cane frames move to 9403 for other wooden furniture parts.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If entered as unfinished wood components not specifically for seats

If not presented as a seat-specific frame, it may classify as other builders' joinery of wood rather than furniture parts.

9404.90Lower: 17.3% vs 35%

If designed for mattress supports or bases

Heading 9404 covers mattress supports; if the frame is primarily for bed bases, it shifts out of seat parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the frame is unfinished without upholstery to avoid reclassification as a complete seat; provide detailed blueprints showing it's solely the wooden structure

Ensure compliance with formaldehyde emission standards for wooden furniture parts

Common pitfall: including any metal hardware may shift to other subheadings

Related Products under HTS 9401.91.90.90

Elm Stool Top Panel

Solid elm wood panel forming the top seat surface for counter stools, with pre-drilled holes for leg attachment. As a distinct wooden seat part for floor placement, it is under HTS 9401.91.90.90.

Oak Rocking Chair Wooden Legs Set

A set of four oak wooden legs with rockers for a classic rocking chair, supplied unfinished for assembly into seats placeable on the floor. Classified under HTS 9401.91.90.90 as 'other' parts of wooden seats, distinct from complete rocking chairs or heading 9402 medical seats.

Pine Bean Bag Chair Wooden Base Frame

Unfinished pine wooden frame serving as the supportive base for bean bag chairs, designed for floor use and convertible seat structures. It qualifies for HTS 9401.91.90.90 as an 'other' wooden seat part, excluding any fabric or filling.

Mahogany Dining Chair Backrest Frame

Carved mahogany wooden backrest frame for side dining chairs, unfinished and separate from seats or legs, for floor-placed furniture. Falls under HTS 9401.91.90.90 as other wooden seat parts, per Chapter 94 exclusions for complete articles.

Teak Lounge Chair Armrest Supports

Pair of solid teak wooden armrest support brackets for outdoor lounge chairs, designed for seat assembly and floor placement. Classified in HTS 9401.91.90.90 as other parts of wooden seats, excluding metal fittings.

Birch Folding Chair Seat Slats

Laminated birch wooden slats forming the seat panel for folding camp chairs, supplied flat-packed as replacement parts. HTS 9401.91.90.90 applies to these other wooden seat components for floor-use seats.