Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 94 classification notes
Anti-dumping duties on Chinese wooden bedroom furniture in US (significant rates since 2004). Flammability testing required in many markets. Bulky items mean freight costs are proportionally high. Formaldehyde emission standards (CARB/EPA/EU) apply to composite wood.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Outdoor furniture (garden furniture) has its own subheadings separate from indoor. Lighting fixtures (9405) vs electrical parts of lamps (8536) — the complete fitting is Ch. 94, the switch alone is Ch. 85.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 94
- 9401 — Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into…
- 9403 — Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94
- 9404 — Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eider…
- 9405 — Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and …
- 9406 — Buildings; prefabricated