Vietnam origin · HTS candidates
Office chair import duty from Vietnam
Find US HTS candidates for office chair from Vietnam, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Vietnam-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and reciprocal rules may still apply.
Quick answer
9403.70.40.20
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Vietnam-origin total rate is about 0% ($0).
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).
Vietnam origin context
Vietnam's office furniture sector grew sharply after the 2019 Section 301 List 3 expansion targeted Chinese furniture exports. Vietnamese mesh and fabric office chair output centers on Binh Duong, with the AD case A-552-826 (wooden bedroom furniture) reminding importers that AD/CVD spillovers can apply. Vietnam-origin office chairs in HTS 9401.31 / .41 / .80 currently face MFN-only, but watch for circumvention inquiry expansion. CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde compliance is required for any wood components regardless of origin.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9403.70.40.20 | Office | Free | Calc |
| 9402.10.00.00 | Dentists', barbers' or similar chairs and parts thereof | Free | Calc |
| 9403.70.80.20 | Office | Free | Calc |
| 9401.61.40.01 | Chairs for children, including highchairs | Free | Calc |
| 9401.69.60.01 | Chairs for children including highchairs | Free | Calc |
| 3926.10.00.00 | Office or school supplies | 5.3% | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across Vietnam and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301, IEEPA, reciprocal) apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam (current) | 0% | $0 | — |
| Mexico | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| India | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Thailand | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| China | 25.0% | $2,500 | +$2,500 |
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 Vietnam?
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 Vietnam and China origins.
Does Vietnam origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Vietnam does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD, reciprocal, and Section 232 may apply to Vietnam independently.