9403.30.80.05 - Of Rosewood, Palissander, Cocobolo, Bois de Rose, Kingwood, Tulipwood or Blackwood (Dalbergia spp.)

This HTS classification covers wooden office furniture, specifically items that are not otherwise specified within more granular subcategories. The defining characteristic of this category is its material composition. It pertains to furniture crafted from specific, high-value tropical hardwoods: Rosewood, Palissander, Cocobolo, Bois de Rose, Kingwood, Tulipwood, or Blackwood, all belonging to the Dalbergia genus. This includes a wide array of office furniture pieces such as desks, chairs, filing cabinets, bookshelves, and storage units, provided they are predominantly made from these particular woods and are intended for office use.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings hinges on the precise type of wood utilized. While 9403.30.80.01 classifies furniture made from Padauk or Narra, and 9403.30.80.21 covers teak, and 9403.30.80.31 addresses Wenge, this specific classification is reserved for furniture constructed from the aforementioned Dalbergia species. The residual category, 9403.30.80.90, encompasses other wooden office furniture not falling under any of the specialized wood classifications. Therefore, accurate identification relies on a precise determination of the primary wood species.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 9403.30.80.05 is therefore final for qualifying office furniture made from Rosewood, Palissander, Cocobolo, Bois de Rose, Kingwood, Tulipwood, or Blackwood. Importers and exporters should ensure that the wood species can be definitively identified to confirm correct classification and to avoid potential disputes or delays in customs processing.