HS Code Subheading

Furniture; wooden, for office use

9403.30 Subheading
Section XX — Miscellaneous manufactured articles

About HS Code 940330

This category covers wooden furniture specifically designed for office environments, including items like desks, conference tables, filing cabinets, and credenzas. The international trade in these goods involves manufacturers, office supply distributors, and businesses furnishing their workspaces. Exporters often come from countries with strong timber industries or advanced woodworking capabilities, while importers include corporate entities, government agencies, and educational institutions. Key considerations for trade include ergonomic design, durability for commercial use, modularity for flexible office layouts, and increasingly, sustainability certifications like FSC. The market is influenced by evolving workplace trends, such as hybrid work models and the demand for adaptable furniture solutions.

Products Under This Code

Wooden executive desks, conference tables, wooden filing cabinets, office bookshelves, reception desks, wooden office chairs, credenzas

Real World Examples

Steelcase (wood veneer desks), Herman Miller (executive wood furniture), Knoll (conference tables), IKEA (wooden office desks), Bush Furniture (office suites)

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 940360 (other wooden furniture) if the end-use isn't clearly office-related, or 940391 (parts of wooden furniture) if imported disassembled. The intended use is key.

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.

Products Classified Under 9403.30

Wooden office deskWooden filing cabinetWooden bookshelf

Related Codes

9403.10 Furniture; metal, for office use 9403.20 Furniture; metal, other than for office use 9403.40 Furniture; wooden, for kitchen use 9403.50 Furniture; wooden, for bedroom use 9403.60 Furniture; wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use 9403.70 Furniture; plastic 9403.82 Furniture; of bamboo 9403.83 Furniture; of rattan 9403.89 Furniture; of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan) 9403.91 Furniture; parts, of wood

Industry

This code belongs to the Furniture industry.

Trade Overview

China, Germany, and Italy are leading exporters, with the USA, Canada, and France being top importers of wooden office furniture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 940330?

HS code 940330 covers: Furniture; wooden, for office use. This category covers wooden furniture specifically designed for office environments, including items like desks, conference tables, filing cabinets, and credenzas. The international trade in these goods involves manufacturers, office supply distributors, and businesses furnishing their workspaces. Exporters often come from countries with strong timber industries or advanced woodworking capabilities, while importers include corporate entities, government agencies, and educational institutions. Key considerations for trade include ergonomic design, durability for commercial use, modularity for flexible office layouts, and increasingly, sustainability certifications like FSC. The market is influenced by evolving workplace trends, such as hybrid work models and the demand for adaptable furniture solutions.

What products fall under HS code 940330?

Wooden executive desks, conference tables, wooden filing cabinets, office bookshelves, reception desks, wooden office chairs, credenzas

What are common misclassifications for HS code 940330?

Often confused with 940360 (other wooden furniture) if the end-use isn't clearly office-related, or 940391 (parts of wooden furniture) if imported disassembled. The intended use is key.

How is HS code 940330 structured?

HS code 940330 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.