9403.10.00.40—Metal furniture of a kind used in offices, other
General
Free
Units
No.
Column 2
45%
Special
—
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9403.10.00.40 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Metal furniture of a kind used in offices, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 7 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate, and 4 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Tariff modifications(7)
Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.80.03 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.84 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.86 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.81.92 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.81.98 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.85.08 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the aluminum content. |
Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(4)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Vertical Metal File Cabinets
Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepacked for Sale
Boltless Steel Shelving Units Prepacked for Sale
Vertical Metal File Cabinets
Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of metal furniture from Vietnam
The classification and country of origin of an electric height-adjustable desk
The tariff classification of wall-mounted computer server cabinets and racks from Mexico
The tariff classification of computer server cabinet racks from China.
The tariff classification of a cabinet and ground skirt from Mexico.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 9403.10.00.40?
HTS 9403.10.00.40 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Metal furniture of a kind used in offices, other. It belongs to Chapter 94 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 9403.10.00.40?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9403.10.00.40 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9403.10.00.40?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 9403.10.00.40 is 45%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9403.10.00.40?
Yes — HTS 9403.10.00.40 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.80.03 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 6 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 9403.10.00.40 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 4 AD/CVD orders flag this code: C-570-111 (CVD, China), C-570-019 (CVD, China), A-570-018 (AD, China) plus 1 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
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