HS code for standing desk
The U.S. HS code for a standing desk is usually 9403.10.00.40 (electric 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric height adjustable | 9403.10.00.40 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9403.10.00.40: Metal furniture of a kind used in offices / Other
What decides the code
An electric height adjustable standing desk is classified as metal office furniture under heading 9403, specifically 9403.10.00.40.
- The desk is furniture of a kind used in offices, which places it in heading 9403.
- The frame and structure are metal, which leads to the metal furniture subheading 9403.10.
- The height adjustment is electric, which fits the line for other metal office furniture at 9403.10.00.40.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the desk under 9403.20 as other metal furniture is wrong because the desk is designed for office use, which points to 9403.10.
- Classifying it under 8479 as a machine with an individual function is wrong because the desk is furniture, not machinery.
- Classifying it under 8537 as a control panel is wrong because the electric controls are part of the desk, and the desk itself is the article classified.
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 9403.10.00.40, 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 standing desk?
The U.S. HTS code for a standing desk is usually 9403.10.00.40 (electric height adjustable). The first six digits, 9403.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a standing desk from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9403.10.00.40 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.