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
🇨🇳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 not specifically shaped for seat assembly

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

9401Same rate: 35%

If of metal instead of plastic

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

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

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