Product classification
HS code for Metal chair: 9401.79
Seats, with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Classification of metal chair under HS 9401.79
Metal chairs are classified under HS code 9401.79 when they feature a metal frame and are not upholstered. This classification falls under Chapter 94, which covers furniture, bedding, and similar products. Heading 9401 is specifically for seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not convertible into beds. Within this heading, seats with metal frames are grouped under the 9401.7 series. Subheading 9401.79 is the residual category for metal-framed seats that lack upholstery, meaning they do not have padding, fabric, or leather coverings on the seat or backrest. This includes chairs made entirely of metal or those with metal frames and hard plastic or wooden slats. The classification is determined by the primary structural material of the frame (metal) and the absence of soft coverings. This code is commonly used for outdoor furniture, industrial seating, and stackable event chairs. It excludes specialized medical or dental seating, which is classified under 9402.
- Covers
- Metal folding chairs without padding
- Aluminum garden or patio chairs
- Steel industrial stools with hard seats
- Stackable metal bistro chairs
- Wrought iron decorative benches (seating)
- Also under 9401.79
- Tolix A Chair
- Emeco Navy Chair
- IKEA Adde Chair
- Target Room Essentials Folding Chair
Codes often confused with 9401.79
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 9401.71, which is for metal-framed seats that are upholstered. If the chair has any form of permanent padding or fabric covering, it must move to 9401.71. Another error is using 9403.20, which covers "other metal furniture" such as tables, cabinets, or desks, but specifically excludes seats. Finally, chairs with wooden frames are classified under 9401.61 or 9401.69.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940179 (the code used for metal chair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940179 (the code used for metal chair) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 940179, not only metal chair.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.2B 55% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$594M 10% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $209M 3.6% of world exports
World total: $5.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 31% of world imports
- 2 Germany $530M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 France $305M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $6.4B 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 metal chair
Brazil classifies metal chair under NCM 9401.79.00: HS 9401.79 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 metal chair
What is the HS code for Metal chair?
The HS code for Metal chair is 940179 (Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)). The HS code for a seat with a metal frame that is not upholstered is 9401.79.
How do I classify Metal chair for customs?
Metal chair is classified under HS code 940179 — Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include chairs with a plastic seat and metal legs?
Yes, as long as the frame (the structural support) is metal and the seat is not upholstered, it is classified under 9401.79.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal chair (HS 940179)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940179 (the code used for metal chair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 55% of world exports), Vietnam (about $594M) and Italy ($209M). World exports came to about $5.7B, 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 metal chair (HS 940179)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940179 (the code used for metal chair) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 31% of world imports), Germany ($530M) and France ($305M). World imports came to about $6.4B, 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 Metal chair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940179 for Metal 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 metal chair in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal chair (HS 940179) is classified under NCM 9401.79.00.