Product classification
HS code for Metal office desk: 9403.10
Furniture, metal, for office use.
Classification of metal office desk under HS 9403.10
Metal office desks are classified under HS code 9403.10, which falls within Chapter 94 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This chapter encompasses furniture, bedding, and similar furnishings. Heading 9403 is a broad category for "Other furniture and parts thereof," and the subheading 9403.10 specifically identifies metal furniture used in an office environment. To qualify for this code, the primary material of construction must be base metal (such as steel or aluminum), and the design must be intended for professional or administrative settings. This includes desks designed for computers, clerical work, or executive use. The classification is driven by the material (metal) and the intended use (office). If the desk were made of wood, it would move to 9403.30. If the metal furniture were intended for domestic use (like a kitchen table), it would be classified under 9403.20. It is important to note that the presence of minor components like plastic handles or glass tops does not change the classification as long as the essential character remains metal furniture. The height and ergonomic features often distinguish office desks from other types of metal tables.
- Covers
- Steel executive desks
- Metal computer workstations for offices
- Adjustable height metal office desks
- Metal L-shaped office desks
- Pedestal desks made of base metal
- Also under 9403.10
- Hon Company filing cabinets
- Steelcase metal desks
- IKEA Galant metal storage
- Bisley filing cabinets
Codes often confused with 9403.10
Common mistake. Metal office desks are often confused with 9403.20, which covers "other metal furniture" intended for domestic or non-office use. They are also frequently misclassified under 9403.30 if they contain significant wooden components, though the frame material usually dictates the code. Furthermore, 9401 should be avoided as it is strictly for seating/chairs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940310 (the code used for metal office desk), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940310 (the code used for metal office desk) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 940310, not only metal office desk.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 29% of world exports
- 2 Canada $437M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $291M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 32% of world imports
- 2 Germany $270M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $200M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $3.8B 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 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 metal office desk
Brazil classifies metal office desk under NCM 9403.10.00: HS 9403.10 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 office desk
What is the HS code for Metal office desk?
The HS code for Metal office desk is 940310 (Furniture; metal, for office use). The primary HS code for a metal desk designed for office use is 9403.10.
How do I classify Metal office desk for customs?
Metal office desk is classified under HS code 940310 — Furniture; metal, for office use. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include metal filing cabinets?
If the filing cabinet is a standalone unit, it is classified under 9403.10 as metal office furniture, but if it is an integral part of a desk, the entire unit is classified as a desk.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal office desk (HS 940310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940310 (the code used for metal office desk) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 29% of world exports), Canada ($437M) and Germany ($291M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 office desk (HS 940310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940310 (the code used for metal office desk) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 32% of world imports), Germany ($270M) and the United Kingdom ($200M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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 Metal office desk the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940310 for Metal office desk 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 office desk in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal office desk (HS 940310) is classified under NCM 9403.10.00.