Mexico origin · HTS candidates
Office chair import duty from Mexico
Find US HTS candidates for office chair from Mexico, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Mexico-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and other Chapter 99 duties may still apply.
Quick answer
9403.70.40.20
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Mexico-origin total rate is about 10.0% ($1,000).
Classification risk & HTS split
Office chairs split by seat type: rotating/swivel chairs with adjustable height go to HTS 9401.31 (with wooden frames) or 9401.41 (with metal frames — Free MFN); chairs without those features fall under 9401.80 with similar wood/metal subdivision. CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde compliance is required for any composite wood components. Office chair parts (gas-lift cylinder, casters, control mechanism) classify under 9401.99 with their own MFN rates and AD/CVD exposure (e.g., wooden bedroom furniture spillover).
Mexico origin context
Mexico-origin office chairs offer USMCA preferential access if the regional value content thresholds are met (typically 60% transaction value method). Production clusters in Nuevo León and Jalisco serve the US contract furniture channel. HTS 9401.31 / .41 / .80 Mexican-origin chairs skip Section 301 and benefit from same-week trucking to US distribution. The USMCA challenge: foam, fabric, and gas-lift cylinder origin tracking must be airtight to claim the preferential rate.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9403.70.40.20 | Office | Free | Calc |
| 9403.70.80.20 | Office | Free | Calc |
| 9402.10.00.00 | Dentists', barbers' or similar chairs and parts thereof | Free | Calc |
| 9402.90.00.20 | Other | Free | Calc |
| 9403.10.00 | Metal furniture of a kind used in offices | Free | Calc |
| 9402.90.00 | Other | Free | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across Mexico and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays such as Section 301 apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico (current) | 10.0% | $1,000 | — |
| India | 10.0% | $1,000 | $0 |
| Vietnam | 12.5% | $1,250 | +$250 |
| Thailand | 12.5% | $1,250 | +$250 |
| China | 37.5% | $3,750 | +$2,750 |
Confirm before using a rate
- seat type and adjustability
- metal or wooden frame
- complete chair vs. parts
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for office chair from Mexico?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Office chair can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between Mexico and China origins.
Does Mexico origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Mexico does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD and Section 232 may apply to Mexico independently.