The tariff classification of an upholstered stool from China.
Issued February 27, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 9401.61.6010
Headings: 9401
Product description
At issue is a 24 inch high, backless, upholstered stool identified with item number H434-60T. The frame has been identified, as being composed of wood.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the wooden framed upholstered stool, will be 9401.61.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Other seats, with wooden frames: Upholstered: Other, Household.
Full text
N050744 February 27, 2009 CLA-2-94:OT:RR:E:NC:SP:233 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9401.61.6010 Ms. Melissa Bautch Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. One Ashley Way Arcadia, WI 54612 RE: The tariff classification of an upholstered stool from China. Dear Ms. Bautch: In your letter dated February 3, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. At issue is a 24 inch high, backless, upholstered stool identified with item number H434-60T. The frame has been identified, as being composed of wood. The applicable subheading for the wooden framed upholstered stool, will be 9401.61.6010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof: Other seats, with wooden frames: Upholstered: Other, Household.” The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Neil H. Levy at (646) 733-3036. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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