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Plastic Armrest for Office Chair

A durable plastic armrest designed specifically as a replacement part for office chairs, molded from high-impact polypropylene. It falls under HTS 9401.99.35 as a seat part made of plastics, intended for assembly onto seating furniture of heading 9401. Not a general-use item like sheets or slabs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 37.5%

If not specifically shaped for seat assembly

General plastic articles of other than specified headings fall under 3926 if lacking seat-specific design.

9401Same rate: 37.5%

If of metal instead of plastic

Seat parts of base metal are classified separately under 9401.90, changing the material-based subheading.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify the part is specifically designed for seats (e.g

β€’ via CAD drawings or OEM specs) to avoid reclassification as general plastic articles under Chapter 39

β€’ Include detailed invoices specifying 'seat part of plastic for heading 9401' and provide assembly instructions to demonstrate function