HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9401.91 – Seats; parts, of wood, (other than for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister, other than automotive)
HS code 9401.91 is the 6-digit subheading for seats, parts, of wood, (other than for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister, other than automotive). It is used for wooden chair legs, wooden armrests, wooden seat frames, wooden backrest components and wooden stretcher bars.
What HS 9401.91 covers
This HS code specifically covers wooden parts designed for seats, excluding those intended for automotive assembly. This segment is crucial for the furniture manufacturing industry, encompassing components like wooden legs, armrests, backrests, and frame elements that are assembled into finished seating products. Importers are typically furniture manufacturers, wholesalers, and large retailers in countries with significant furniture production or assembly operations, such as the USA, Germany, and Mexico. Exporters often originate from regions rich in timber resources and skilled woodworking, including China, Vietnam, and various European countries. Key trade considerations include the type and quality of wood, precision of manufacturing, compliance with timber legality regulations (EUDR/EUTR), and efficient logistics for supplying manufacturing lines. The market is driven by the demand for new furniture, repair and replacement parts, and the customization capabilities offered by component sourcing.
- Covers
- Wooden chair legs
- Wooden armrests
- Wooden seat frames
- Wooden backrest components
- Wooden stretcher bars
- Wooden seat bases
- Wooden chair spindles
- Examples
- Replacement wooden chair legs for IKEA chairs
- Thonet bentwood components
- Custom furniture workshop parts
- Restoration hardware wooden parts
Codes often confused with 9401.91
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 442190 (other articles of wood) if the parts are not clearly identifiable as seat components, or with 940199 if the parts are not made of wood.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940191, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940191 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $181M 23% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$75M 9.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $69M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $798M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $169M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $65M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Poland $64M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $807M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9401.91
Brazil does not split HS 9401.91: its NCM code is 9401.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 94.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about HS 9401.91
What is HS code 940191?
HS code 940191 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Seats; parts, of wood, (other than for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister, other than automotive). This HS code specifically covers wooden parts designed for seats, excluding those intended for automotive assembly. This segment is crucial for the furniture manufacturing industry, encompassing components like wooden legs, armrests, backrests, and frame elements that are assembled into finished seating products. Importers are typically furniture manufacturers, wholesalers, and large retailers in countries with significant furniture production or assembly operations, such as the USA, Germany, and Mexico. Exporters often originate from regions rich in timber resources and skilled woodworking, including China, Vietnam, and various European countries. Key trade considerations include the type and quality of wood, precision of manufacturing, compliance with timber legality regulations (EUDR/EUTR), and efficient logistics for supplying manufacturing lines. The market is driven by the demand for new furniture, repair and replacement parts, and the customization capabilities offered by component sourcing.
What products fall under HS code 940191?
Wooden chair legs, Wooden armrests, Wooden seat frames, Wooden backrest components, Wooden stretcher bars, Wooden seat bases, Wooden chair spindles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940191?
This code can be confused with 442190 (other articles of wood) if the parts are not clearly identifiable as seat components, or with 940199 if the parts are not made of wood.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940191?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940191 in UN Comtrade data were China ($181M, 23% of world exports), Vietnam (about $75M) and the United States ($69M). World exports came to about $798M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 940191?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940191 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($169M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($65M) and Poland ($64M). World imports came to about $807M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 940191 structured?
HS code 940191 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (94) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940191?
In Brazil, HS code 940191 is NCM 9401.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.