Plastic Patio Chair Armrest

A durable armrest component made from injection-molded polypropylene for outdoor plastic patio chairs. It falls under HTS 9401.99.35.80 as a part of a seat (other than medical, barber, etc.) made of plastics, classified as 'other' parts not specified elsewhere. Designed for easy replacement on standard stacking chairs.

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.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If entered as generic plastic profile or uncombined component

Shifts to Chapter 39 for other plastic articles if not specifically identifiable as furniture seat part.

9401Same rate: 35%

If of metal like aluminum

Metal seat parts fall under 'other materials' in 9401.90, changing from plastics heading.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If designed for motor vehicle seats

Vehicle-specific seat parts classify in Chapter 87 for auto parts, not general furniture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material composition via lab testing to confirm plastic content exceeds 50% for accurate classification

Include detailed assembly diagrams in documentation to prove it's a seat part, not general plastic article

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as unfinished plastic sheets; ensure it's shaped and combined for seat use