HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9403.10 – Furniture; metal, for office use
HS code 9403.10 is the 6-digit subheading for furniture, metal, for office use. It is used for metal office desks, metal filing cabinets, metal office storage lockers, metal office shelving units and metal pedestals.
What HS 9403.10 covers
This HS code covers metal furniture specifically designed for office environments, a critical component of modern workplaces worldwide. This category includes items like metal desks, filing cabinets, storage units, and shelving systems that prioritize durability, security, and often a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. Major importers are businesses, government agencies, and office supply distributors in countries with large corporate sectors and a demand for functional, long-lasting office solutions, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters often come from nations with strong metal fabrication industries and efficient mass production capabilities, including China, Italy, and various Eastern European countries. Key trade considerations involve material quality (e.g., steel gauge, finishes), ergonomic design for desks, security features for filing cabinets, and compliance with office furniture standards. The market is influenced by office design trends, the growth of new businesses, and the need for efficient space utilization.
- Covers
- Metal office desks
- Metal filing cabinets
- Metal office storage lockers
- Metal office shelving units
- Metal pedestals
- Metal credenzas
- Metal office bookcases
- Examples
- Hon Company filing cabinets
- Steelcase metal desks
- IKEA Galant metal storage
- Bisley filing cabinets
Codes often confused with 9403.10
Common mistake. This code is specific to metal office furniture; it might be confused with 940320 (other metal furniture) if its office use is not explicit, or with 940330 (wooden office furniture) if the material is misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 $1.1B 29% of world exports
- 2 Canada $437M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $291M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $270M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $200M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $3.8B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 9403.10
Brazil does not split HS 9403.10: its NCM code is 9403.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 94.03 →
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 9403.10
What is HS code 940310?
HS code 940310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Furniture; metal, for office use. This HS code covers metal furniture specifically designed for office environments, a critical component of modern workplaces worldwide. This category includes items like metal desks, filing cabinets, storage units, and shelving systems that prioritize durability, security, and often a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. Major importers are businesses, government agencies, and office supply distributors in countries with large corporate sectors and a demand for functional, long-lasting office solutions, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters often come from nations with strong metal fabrication industries and efficient mass production capabilities, including China, Italy, and various Eastern European countries. Key trade considerations involve material quality (e.g., steel gauge, finishes), ergonomic design for desks, security features for filing cabinets, and compliance with office furniture standards. The market is influenced by office design trends, the growth of new businesses, and the need for efficient space utilization.
What products fall under HS code 940310?
Metal office desks, Metal filing cabinets, Metal office storage lockers, Metal office shelving units, Metal pedestals, Metal credenzas, Metal office bookcases
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940310?
This code is specific to metal office furniture; it might be confused with 940320 (other metal furniture) if its office use is not explicit, or with 940330 (wooden office furniture) if the material is misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 29% of world exports), Canada ($437M) and Germany ($291M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 940310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 32% of world imports), Germany ($270M) and the United Kingdom ($200M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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 940310 structured?
HS code 940310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (94) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940310?
In Brazil, HS code 940310 is NCM 9403.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.