9403.99.90.45 - Other

This HTS classification, 9403.99.90.45, is designated for "Other" parts of furniture. It broadly encompasses components for furniture that are not specifically enumerated in preceding subheadings within the 9403.99.90 category. This includes a wide array of miscellaneous parts, such as individual structural elements, connectors, fasteners, decorative trims, or any other constituent piece that, while integral to furniture construction or function, does not fit into more narrowly defined categories. The classification relies on the residual nature of the description, capturing items that do not meet the criteria for other specified parts.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, 9403.99.90.20 specifically covers welded wire racks, which are distinct manufactured items rather than general furniture components. Similarly, 9403.99.90.40 is reserved for parts explicitly related to steel racks classified under statistical reporting number 9403.20.0082, indicating a more targeted scope than the residual "Other" classification. Therefore, 9403.99.90.45 serves as the ultimate catch-all for furniture parts that lack a more precise designation within this hierarchical structure.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 9403.99.90.45. Classification at this level requires careful consideration of the overall furniture item and its constituent parts. If a part does not possess specific characteristics that align it with a more defined sibling or parent category, it will typically fall under this residual "Other" designation. This necessitates a thorough understanding of the definition of furniture and its components as applied within Chapter 94 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.