Steel Retail Display Counter

A sturdy metal counter designed for retail stores to showcase merchandise like jewelry or cosmetics. It falls under HTS 9403.20.0086 as other metal furniture classified as a counter for display purposes. Made primarily of welded steel with adjustable shelves.

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.

9403.10.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily of wood construction

Wooden counters shift to heading 9403.10 as other wooden furniture, based on principal material.

9403.70.40Same rate: 35%

If designed as modular office partitions

Partitions for office use may classify under plastic furniture if incorporating significant plastic panels.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If imported as unfinished shelving components

Unassembled metal shelves without furniture design features fall under Chapter 73 as other steel articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify metal composition exceeds 50% by weight to qualify under metal furniture headings; provide mill test certificates

Ensure labeling complies with FTC country-of-origin rules for retail display items

Avoid misclassification as parts by importing fully assembled units, not loose shelves