Product classification
HS code for Dining chair (wooden): 9401.69
Seats, with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Classification of dining chair (wooden) under HS 9401.69
A wooden dining chair that is not upholstered is classified under HS code 9401.69. This classification is part of Chapter 94, which deals with furniture and prefabricated buildings. Heading 9401 is designated for seats. Within this heading, the classification process involves identifying the material of the frame and the presence of upholstery. For a standard wooden dining chair without padding or fabric covering, the \"wooden frame\" category is selected. Because the chair lacks upholstery, it is excluded from 9401.61 and placed into the residual category 9401.69, which covers \"Other\" wooden-framed seats. This includes solid wood chairs, bentwood chairs, and chairs made from wood-based panels, provided they are not upholstered. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product description matches the heading and subheading text exactly. It excludes seats made of cane, osier, or bamboo, which have their own specific subheadings under 9401.52 or 9401.53.
- Covers
- Solid oak or pine dining chairs (non-padded)
- Bentwood cafe chairs
- Wooden stools without upholstery
- Folding wooden chairs
- Also under 9401.69
- Thonet No. 14 Chair
- Carl Hansen & Søn Wishbone Chair
- IKEA Ingolf Chair
- Fermob Bistro Chair (if wooden frame)
Codes often confused with 9401.69
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 9401.61 (upholstered wooden chairs). If a chair has even a thin layer of fixed padding, it must move to 9401.61. It is also sometimes confused with 9403.60 (other wooden furniture), but since the item is specifically a seat, 9401 is the only appropriate heading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940169 (the code used for dining chair (wooden)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940169 (the code used for dining chair (wooden)) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 20% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 940169, not only dining chair (wooden).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$567M 20% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $479M 17% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $394M 14% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $677M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $240M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $190M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 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 dining chair (wooden)
Brazil classifies dining chair (wooden) under NCM 9401.69.00: HS 9401.69 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 dining chair (wooden)
What is the HS code for Dining chair (wooden)?
The HS code for Dining chair (wooden) is 940169 (Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)). The HS code for a non-upholstered dining chair with a wooden frame is 9401.69.
How do I classify Dining chair (wooden) for customs?
Dining chair (wooden) is classified under HS code 940169 — Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include bamboo chairs?
No, chairs made of bamboo are classified under 9401.52, regardless of whether they are upholstered or not.
Which countries are the top exporters of dining chair (wooden) (HS 940169)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940169 (the code used for dining chair (wooden)) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $567M, 20% of world exports), China ($479M) and Indonesia ($394M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of dining chair (wooden) (HS 940169)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940169 (the code used for dining chair (wooden)) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($677M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($240M) and South Korea ($190M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Dining chair (wooden) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940169 for Dining chair (wooden) 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 dining chair (wooden) in Brazil?
In Brazil, dining chair (wooden) (HS 940169) is classified under NCM 9401.69.00.