HS code for bar stool
The U.S. HS code for a bar stool is usually 9401.71.00.11 (metal frame), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal frame | 9401.71.00.11 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9401.71.00.11: Upholstered / Other household
What decides the code
A bar stool with a metal frame and upholstered seat is classified as a household seat under heading 9401, in subheading 9401.71.00.11.
- The seat has a metal frame, which places it in subheading 9401.71 rather than the wooden frame subheading 9401.69.
- The seat is upholstered, which leads to the upholstered statistical line under the metal frame subheading.
- The stool is a household seat, so it stays in heading 9401 and does not move to a furniture heading for other uses.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the stool in heading 9403 as other furniture is wrong because heading 9403 covers furniture other than seats.
- Classifying the stool in heading 9402 is wrong because that heading covers medical, surgical, dental or veterinary seats, not household bar stools.
- Classifying the stool by its metal content in a metal article heading is wrong because heading 9401 covers seats of any frame material.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9401.71.00.11, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Metal frame
- CN 9401 71 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
9401.71.00.11 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If a bar stool is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 9401.71.00.11
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a bar stool?
The U.S. HTS code for a bar stool is usually 9401.71.00.11 (metal frame). The first six digits, 9401.71, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a bar stool from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9401.71.00.11 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does a bar stool need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 9401.71.00.11 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.