Steel Desk Leg Frame from Mexico
A prefabricated metal frame consisting of four adjustable steel legs and cross-bracing designed specifically as replacement parts for office desks. It falls under HTS 9403.99.9045 as 'other' metal parts of furniture not suitable for general use, intended for assembly with a desk top to form complete seating furniture. Excludes general-purpose metal sheets or slabs per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the part is specifically shaped for furniture and not general-use metal per Section XV note 2; provide assembly diagrams showing furniture integration
• Common pitfall: classifying as unfinished metal articles in 73xx if not proven as furniture-specific