HS code for office chair
The U.S. HS code for an office chair is usually 9401.39.00.10 (swivel, height adjustable), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swivel, height adjustable | 9401.39.00.10 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9401.39.00.10: Swivel seats with variable height adjustment / Household
What decides the code
A swivel office chair with variable height adjustment is classified under heading 9401, in subheading 9401.39.00.10 as a household swivel seat.
- Swivel action with variable height adjustment places the chair in the swivel seats with variable height adjustment subheading of heading 9401.
- Household use puts the chair in the household statistical line under 9401.39.00 rather than a commercial or other use line.
- A chair without swivel or height adjustment would fall in a different seat subheading of heading 9401, not 9401.39.00.10.
Common mistakes
- Heading 9402 covers medical, surgical, dental and veterinary furniture, so a general office chair does not belong there.
- Heading 9403 covers furniture other than seats, so an office chair is not classified as office furniture under 9403.
- Classifying by the chair's upholstery or frame material alone misses heading 9401, which covers seats by function and construction.
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 9401.39.00.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Swivel, height adjustable
- CN 9401 39 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an office chair?
The U.S. HTS code for an office chair is usually 9401.39.00.10 (swivel, height adjustable). The first six digits, 9401.39, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an office chair from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9401.39.00.10 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.