HTSUS, United States

9401.20.00.00

Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles

Classification path

  1. Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof
  2. Seats of a kind used for motor vehicles

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
25%
Unit of quantity
No.

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About heading 9401

Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof

Heading 9401 covers seats and seat parts, other than medical or dental furniture of heading 9402. It is split first by seat type, such as aircraft seats, motor vehicle seats, swivel seats with height adjustment, seats convertible into beds, and seats of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials, then the remaining seats are split by frame material: wood, metal, rubber or plastics, and other. A separate group covers parts, split by part material and by the kind of seat the part fits. All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Full guide to heading 9401

Products in this heading

  • Wooden upholstered dining chairs for the home
  • Metal-framed upholstered sofas and household seating
  • Swivel office chairs with variable height adjustment
  • Car and truck seats (motor vehicle seats)
  • Bamboo or rattan chairs and seats
  • Child safety seats with a detachable hard-shell seat
  • Stationary activity centers and infant walkers with seats
  • Wooden chair frames and other seat parts

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a wooden upholstered household chair?

A wooden-framed upholstered household chair other than of teak is classified under 9401.61.40.11, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Teak chairs have their own lines, such as 9401.61.20.11 for plantation-harvested teak household chairs, also Free.

What is the duty on a metal-framed upholstered household chair?

It is classified under 9401.71.00.11 and the general (MFN) rate is Free. Metal-framed upholstered seats for children, such as highchairs and booster seats, use 9401.71.00.01, also Free.

How do I classify a swivel chair with variable height adjustment?

Classify by material: wooden swivel seats go to 9401.31.00.00 (general (MFN) rate Free) and other household swivel seats go to 9401.39.00.10 (general (MFN) rate Free). Non-household swivel seats of other materials use 9401.39.00.30, also Free.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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