HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9403.20 – Furniture; metal, other than for office use
HS code 9403.20 is the 6-digit subheading for furniture, metal, other than for office use. It is used for metal dining chairs, metal bed frames, outdoor patio sets, metal bar stools and industrial shelving units.
What HS 9403.20 covers
This HS code encompasses metal furniture designed for various uses outside of traditional office settings. This includes a wide array of items for residential, hospitality, and outdoor environments, such as dining sets, bed frames, patio furniture, and industrial-style shelving. International trade in these goods is driven by manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication, supplying large retailers, hotel chains, and direct-to-consumer brands. Key aspects for importers and exporters include material quality (e.g., steel, aluminum, wrought iron), anti-corrosion treatments for outdoor pieces, design trends, and the balance between durability and aesthetic appeal. The market often sees a mix of fully assembled and flat-pack items, influencing logistics and assembly requirements. Sustainability in metal sourcing and recycling is also becoming an increasingly important consideration for trade partners.
- Covers
- Metal dining chairs
- Metal bed frames
- Outdoor patio sets
- Metal bar stools
- Industrial shelving units
- Metal coffee tables
- Garden benches
- Examples
- IKEA (metal beds, shelving)
- Target Room Essentials (metal chairs)
- Wayfair (various metal furniture)
- Fermob (outdoor metal furniture)
- Restoration Hardware (industrial metal pieces)
Codes often confused with 9403.20
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 940310 (metal office furniture) if the item is used in a home office, or 7326 (other articles of iron/steel) if not clearly identifiable as furniture. The primary use and design intent are crucial for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940320 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 $11.1B 46% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.3B 5.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $24.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.3B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.8B 8.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 5.4% of world imports
World total: $22.2B 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 codes for 9403.20 2
Brazil splits HS 9403.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9403.20.10 Metal kitchen furnitureDo tipo utilizado em cozinhas
- 9403.20.90 Other metal furnitureOutros
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 9403.20
What is HS code 940320?
HS code 940320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Furniture; metal, other than for office use. This HS code encompasses metal furniture designed for various uses outside of traditional office settings. This includes a wide array of items for residential, hospitality, and outdoor environments, such as dining sets, bed frames, patio furniture, and industrial-style shelving. International trade in these goods is driven by manufacturers specializing in metal fabrication, supplying large retailers, hotel chains, and direct-to-consumer brands. Key aspects for importers and exporters include material quality (e.g., steel, aluminum, wrought iron), anti-corrosion treatments for outdoor pieces, design trends, and the balance between durability and aesthetic appeal. The market often sees a mix of fully assembled and flat-pack items, influencing logistics and assembly requirements. Sustainability in metal sourcing and recycling is also becoming an increasingly important consideration for trade partners.
What products fall under HS code 940320?
Metal dining chairs, metal bed frames, outdoor patio sets, metal bar stools, industrial shelving units, metal coffee tables, garden benches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940320?
This code can be confused with 940310 (metal office furniture) if the item is used in a home office, or 7326 (other articles of iron/steel) if not clearly identifiable as furniture. The primary use and design intent are crucial for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940320 in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.1B, 46% of world exports), Germany ($1.9B) and Vietnam (about $1.3B). World exports came to about $24.1B, 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 940320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940320 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.3B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($1.8B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $22.2B, 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 940320 structured?
HS code 940320 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940320?
Brazil splits HS code 940320 into 2 NCM codes: 9403.20.10 (Metal kitchen furniture), 9403.20.90 (Other metal furniture). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.