Product classification
HS code for Bean bag chair: 9401.80
Seats, n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Classification of bean bag chair under HS 9401.80
A bean bag chair is classified under HS code 9401.80, which covers "Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)." This classification is appropriate because a bean bag chair functions as a piece of seating furniture but does not fit into the more specific categories within heading 9401, such as office chairs, kitchen chairs, or seats convertible into beds. The 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) designation is crucial here, indicating that it is a residual category for seats that do not have a more precise classification. Its primary purpose is to provide comfortable seating, aligning it with other furniture items in Chapter 94.
- Covers
- Bean bag chairs of various sizes and materials
- Large floor cushions specifically designed and marketed as seating
- Oversized fabric poufs intended for use as casual seating
- Gaming bean bag chairs
- Outdoor bean bag chairs
- Also under 9401.80
- Kartell Louis Ghost Chair
- Eames Plastic Chair
- IKEA Poäng Armchair (if frame is not predominantly wood/metal)
- Fatboy Original Bean Bag
Codes often confused with 9401.80
Common mistake. Bean bag chairs are sometimes misclassified with other types of seating furniture or even with cushions. For example, specific types of chairs like swivel seats (9401.30) or seats primarily designed for office use (9401.30) are distinct. Bean bag chairs do not typically feature the rigid frames or mechanical adjustments characteristic of these other categories. Another common misclassification is with articles of bedding or similar furnishing, such as cushions (9404.90). However, bean bag chairs are generally considered furniture due to their size, structure, and primary function as a standalone seating unit, rather than merely an accessory to other furniture. The key is their primary function as a complete seating solution.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940180 (the code used for bean bag chair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940180 (the code used for bean bag chair) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 940180, not only bean bag chair.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.7B 48% of world exports
- 2 Italy $439M 7.9% of world exports
- 3 Morocco $438M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $422M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $277M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $5.2B 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 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 bean bag chair
Brazil classifies bean bag chair under NCM 9401.80.00: HS 9401.80 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 bean bag chair
What is the HS code for Bean bag chair?
The HS code for Bean bag chair is 940180 (Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)). The HS code for a bean bag chair is 9401.80, which covers seats not elsewhere specified within heading 9401.
How do I classify Bean bag chair for customs?
Bean bag chair is classified under HS code 940180 — Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are bean bag chairs distinguished from other types of seating furniture?
Bean bag chairs are distinguished by their flexible, unstructured design, typically filled with small beads or foam, which allows them to conform to the user's body. Unlike many other seating furniture items, they generally lack a rigid frame, legs, or mechanical adjustment features, leading to their classification under the 'n.e.c.' category for seats.
Which countries are the top exporters of bean bag chair (HS 940180)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940180 (the code used for bean bag chair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.7B, 48% of world exports), Italy ($439M) and Morocco ($438M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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 bean bag chair (HS 940180)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940180 (the code used for bean bag chair) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 23% of world imports), Germany ($422M) and the Netherlands ($277M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Bean bag chair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940180 for Bean bag chair is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bean bag chair in Brazil?
In Brazil, bean bag chair (HS 940180) is classified under NCM 9401.80.00.