What types of products are included in HS code 940169?

HS code 940169 includes unupholstered wooden frame seats like dining chairs, armchairs, benches, and stools.

Are upholstered wooden chairs classified under HS-6 940169?

No, upholstered wooden chairs fall under HS-6 940161, while HS-6 940169 is strictly for non-upholstered options.

Can I classify wooden rocking chairs under HS code 940169?

Yes, as long as the rocking chairs are not upholstered, they can be classified under HS-6 940169.

What furniture is excluded from HS-6 940169?

Medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, or barber furniture is excluded from this classification.

How do I classify wooden benches for export?

If the benches are unupholstered and have wooden frames, they can be classified under HS-6 940169.

What is the difference between HS-6 940169 and HS-6 940179?

HS-6 940169 covers unupholstered wooden frame seats, while HS-6 940179 includes seats made from other materials or convertible into beds.

Is there a specific packaging requirement for products under HS code 940169?

There are no specific packaging requirements, but ensure that the products are securely packed to prevent damage during shipping.

How can I ensure accurate classification for my wooden chairs?

Review the product specifications to confirm they are unupholstered and have wooden frames, and consult with a customs broker if needed.

HS-6 · Subheading

940169

Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

Heading 9401 — Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof

Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 940169 when importing or exporting wooden frame seats that are not upholstered. For example, a shipment of wooden dining chairs would fall under this code.

This code specifically covers seats with wooden frames that are not upholstered, distinguishing them from upholstered options classified under HS-6 940161. If your product has any padding or fabric, it would not be classified here.

In contrast to HS-6 940179, which includes seats made from other materials or those that are convertible into beds, HS-6 940169 is strictly for non-upholstered wooden frame seats.

When classifying your products, ensure that they do not fall into categories such as medical or dental furniture, which are excluded from this subheading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-6 subheading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

wooden frame seats · unupholstered chairs · dining chairs HS code · wooden benches · non-upholstered furniture · HS code 940169 · wooden stools · seating furniture · auditorium chairs · rocking chairs · restaurant seating · wooden armchairs

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Wooden dining chairs without upholstery
Unupholstered wooden armchairs for living rooms
Wooden benches for outdoor use
Wooden stools for kitchens or bars
Wooden frame seats for auditoriums or theaters
Wooden rocking chairs without fabric covering
Wooden frame chairs used in cafes or restaurants

Common questions

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What is HS code 940169 used for?
Are unupholstered wooden chairs classified under HS-6 940169?
How to classify wooden frame seats for export?
What products fall under HS code 940169?
Is a wooden rocking chair covered by HS-6 940169?
What are the exclusions for HS code 940169?
Can I use HS-6 940169 for wooden benches?
What is the difference between HS-6 940169 and HS-6 940161?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are included in HS code 940169?: HS code 940169 includes unupholstered wooden frame seats like dining chairs, armchairs, benches, and stools.
Are upholstered wooden chairs classified under HS-6 940169?: No, upholstered wooden chairs fall under HS-6 940161, while HS-6 940169 is strictly for non-upholstered options.
Can I classify wooden rocking chairs under HS code 940169?: Yes, as long as the rocking chairs are not upholstered, they can be classified under HS-6 940169.
What furniture is excluded from HS-6 940169?: Medical, surgical, dental, veterinary, or barber furniture is excluded from this classification.
How do I classify wooden benches for export?: If the benches are unupholstered and have wooden frames, they can be classified under HS-6 940169.
What is the difference between HS-6 940169 and HS-6 940179?: HS-6 940169 covers unupholstered wooden frame seats, while HS-6 940179 includes seats made from other materials or convertible into beds.
Is there a specific packaging requirement for products under HS code 940169?: There are no specific packaging requirements, but ensure that the products are securely packed to prevent damage during shipping.
How can I ensure accurate classification for my wooden chairs?: Review the product specifications to confirm they are unupholstered and have wooden frames, and consult with a customs broker if needed.

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