9401.69.80.68 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 40% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9401.69.80.68, encompasses seating furniture with wooden frames that are not specifically covered by more precise subcategories. These are "other" seats, meaning they do not fit into classifications for specific types of wooden framed seats, such as those with specific functionalities or materials not detailed in preceding HTS codes. The emphasis remains on seats where wood forms the primary structural component.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 9401.69.80.66 ("Of plantation-harvested teak"), is crucial. While both fall under "Other seats, with wooden frames: Other: Other: Of teak," this node specifically excludes seats made from plantation-harvested teak. Therefore, 9401.69.80.68 would apply to other types of teak wood seating or seats made from other types of wood that are not plantation-harvested teak, and where no more specific classification applies.
As this is a terminal node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level signifies that the item has met all criteria for a wooden-framed seat, has been identified as "other" within multiple preceding levels, and specifically is not made from plantation-harvested teak. Examples could include dining chairs, accent chairs, or stools with wooden frames where the wood used is not teak or is teak not harvested from plantations, and which do not possess specialized features that would place them in a more granular classification.