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Steel Folding Chair Hinge Mechanism

Heavy-duty steel hinge with locking pin for folding event chairs. Classified HTS 9401.99.90 as specialized seat folding part, not general use hinge.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

9401.99.90.05For children’s highchairs, booster seats and similar seats
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9401.99.90.21Other of textile material, cut to shape
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9401.99.90.30Mechanically collapsible sofa bed seat deck components, covered or uncovered as described in statistical note 2 to this chapter
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9401.99.90.40Of seats of a kind used for aircraft
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9401.99.90.85Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

8302.10.30Lower: 34.5% vs 37.5%

If general metal hinges

Parts of general use (Section XV note 2) classified in Chapter 83.

9403Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If folding office furniture parts

Commercial folding furniture under 9403.

7326.90.86Higher: 40.4% vs 37.5%

If other steel articles

Base metal articles if lacking seat functionality.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Prove seat-specific via load testing specs; generic hinges to 8302

• Galvanization cert for corrosion resistance in outdoor chair use

• Small parts may trigger de minimis but declare accurately

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