HS code for bookshelf
The U.S. HS code for a bookshelf is usually 9403.60.80.93 (wood), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | 9403.60.80.93 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9403.60.80.93: Other
What decides the code
A bookshelf is classified as other wooden furniture under heading 9403, specifically subheading 9403.60.80.93 for other wooden furniture.
- The material decides the heading. A wooden bookshelf falls in heading 9403 as other wooden furniture.
- The bookshelf is furniture for holding books, not a shelf part or a fixture, so it takes the finished furniture subheading 9403.60.80.93.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a wooden bookshelf in heading 9401 is wrong because that heading covers seats, not shelving furniture.
- Classifying it under 4420 or another wood article heading is wrong because heading 9403 covers wooden furniture by name.
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 9403.60.80.93, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a bookshelf?
The U.S. HTS code for a bookshelf is usually 9403.60.80.93 (wood). The first six digits, 9403.60, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a bookshelf from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9403.60.80.93 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.
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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.