9403.89 - Other:

This HTS category, 9403.89, encompasses furniture constructed from materials other than bamboo or rattan. It broadly covers a diverse range of furniture pieces where the primary structural or aesthetic components are derived from materials not explicitly covered by the sibling categories. This includes, but is not limited to, furniture made from materials such as cane, osier, wood with other finishes, plastics, metals (unless specifically classified elsewhere), or combinations of these where the dominant material is not bamboo or rattan. The unifying characteristic is its inclusion within the broader scope of "Furniture of other materials."

Crucially, this classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by excluding furniture primarily made of bamboo (9403.82.00) or rattan (9403.83.00). While these materials are often used in furniture construction, HTS 9403.89 is reserved for instances where these specific natural fibers are not the predominant material used in the furniture's construction. This ensures a precise categorization based on the primary constituent material of the furniture item.

To further refine classification within this broad category, subcategories exist. Subcategory 9403.89.30 specifically addresses furniture made from cane, osier, or similar plant-based fibrous materials that are distinct from bamboo and rattan. The remaining furniture, not fitting into the more specific material-based subcategories, falls under the residual classification of "Other" within 9403.89.60, acting as a catch-all for furniture made from a wide array of other materials.