9403.70.40.31 - 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 | 65% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9403.70.40.31, is designated for "Other" furniture made of plastics, specifically from reinforced or laminated plastics, that does not fall into the more narrowly defined sibling categories. It encompasses a broad range of plastic furniture items that serve various purposes but are not explicitly listed elsewhere within the 9403.70.40 subheadings. This can include items like specialized storage units, decorative furniture pieces, or outdoor furniture not fitting into other specific classifications, provided they are primarily constructed from reinforced or laminated plastics.
The distinction of this category lies in its residual nature within the "Furniture of plastics: Of reinforced or laminated plastics" grouping. It serves as a catch-all for qualifying furniture items that do not fit the descriptions of cribs, toddler beds, bassinets, cradles, play yards, other child-confining enclosures, or specifically designated "household" or "office" furniture of reinforced or laminated plastics. Therefore, if a piece of furniture meets the material criteria of reinforced or laminated plastics but its function or form is not captured by the other listed sibling categories, it would likely be classified here.
As a leaf node, this category has no further subcategories. All qualifying items are directly classified under 9403.70.40.31. Classification within this heading hinges on the primary material composition being reinforced or laminated plastics and the item being recognized as furniture. It is crucial to carefully examine the specific product against the descriptions of the sibling categories to ensure it is not more appropriately classified elsewhere before resorting to this "Other" designation.