Office Chair Export Code

The export code for office chairs needs to be determined based on specific characteristics such as material and function. Common codes include 9401790000, 9401711000, 94013000, 9401690090, etc. Actual declaration should be confirmed through official channels in combination with product details.

The customs code for office chairs falls under the 'Furniture' category (Chapter 94) of the Harmonized System (HS). Specific classification should be based on characteristics such as material, function, and structure. Here are some common types and their corresponding code references:

1. General Office Chairs If the chair is made of ordinary materials (such as a metal frame with fabric/plastic cushions) and has no special functions (such as fixed height, non-rotatable), it is usually classified under 9401790000. This code covers 'other metal-framed seating', suitable for most basic office chairs.

2. Metal Chairs with Leather Cushions If the main body of the chair is a metal frame and the cushion or backrest is made of leather, it may be classified under 9401711000. This code specifically refers to 'metal-framed seating with leather or regenerated leather surfaces'. Note that the leather part should be the main covering material on the surface.

3. Adjustable Height and Rotating Office Swivel Chairs Office chairs with lifting and rotating functions (such as those with a pneumatic rod design and a five-star base) are usually classified under 94013000. This code is for 'seating with adjustable height' and requires the chair to have adjustable functionality, regardless of the frame material (metal or plastic).

4. Wooden Office Chairs If the main frame of the chair is wooden (such as solid wood or engineered wood), even if the cushion is made of fabric or leather, it may be classified under 9401690090. This code covers 'other wooden-framed seating'. Note that the wooden part should be the main structural support (such as chair legs and backrest frame).

Declaration Precautions

• Material Priority: Classification is based on the 'main material' or 'functional characteristics'. For example, for a chair with a metal frame and wooden armrests, if the frame is metal and dominant, it should still be declared using the metal frame code.
• Function Verification: Adjustable functions should be achieved through mechanical structures (such as pneumatic rods or gears). Chairs that only allow height adjustment by manually removing parts do not meet the definition of 'adjustable'.
• Official Confirmation: Before actual declaration, use the 'HS Code Query' tool on the General Administration of Customs website or consult a professional customs broker. Combine product specifications, material test reports, and other documents to finally determine the code to avoid delays in customs clearance or fines due to incorrect classification.