9403.30.80.31 - Of Wenge (Millettia spp.)

This HTS classification, 9403.30.80.31, specifically covers wooden office furniture, other than those made from certain specified woods, where the primary wood used is Wenge (Millettia spp.). This category falls under the broader umbrella of "Other furniture and parts thereof" and "Wooden furniture of a kind used in offices," indicating it applies to a range of office furnishings not falling into more granular classifications within the office furniture sub-chapter. The defining characteristic is the use of Wenge wood, a distinctive hardwood known for its dark color and prominent grain.

Unlike its sibling categories, this classification precisely differentiates office furniture based on the specific type of wood. For instance, it is distinct from furniture classified under 9403.30.80.01 (Padauk or Narra), 9403.30.80.05 (Rosewood, Palissander, and other Dalbergia species), and 9403.30.80.21 (Teak). Furniture made from these other specified woods would be classified under their respective codes. The sibling category 9403.30.80.90 serves as a residual category for other wooden office furniture not falling into the Wenge or the other named wood classifications.

As a leaf node, 9403.30.80.31 has no further subdivisions. This means that any wooden office furniture primarily constructed from Wenge (Millettia spp.) would be directly classified here. This could include items such as desks, credenzas, filing cabinets, bookshelves, and conference tables designed for office use, provided Wenge is the principal wood constituent. The classification hinges on the material identification of the wood.