Product classification
HS code for Metal storage cabinet: 9403.20
Furniture, metal, other than for office use.
Classification of metal storage cabinet under HS 9403.20
Metal storage cabinets are classified under HS code 9403.20, which covers "other metal furniture" intended for uses other than in an office environment. Chapter 94 deals with furniture and prefabricated buildings. Heading 9403 is a broad category for furniture not included under more specific headings like 9401 (seats) or 9402 (medical furniture). The distinction between 9403.10 and 9403.20 is based on the intended setting. While 9403.10 is strictly for metal furniture of a type used in offices (such as filing cabinets or desk units), 9403.20 encompasses metal furniture for domestic, industrial, or laboratory use. This includes wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, and heavy-duty storage units for workshops. The classification depends on the physical characteristics and the typical commercial application of the cabinet. For instance, a cabinet designed for a garage or a workshop, even if it looks similar to an office cabinet, is classified here if its dimensions or features (like heavy-duty shelving or tool hooks) suggest non-office use. Note 2 to Chapter 94 specifies that the furniture must be designed for placing on the floor or ground, which applies to most storage cabinets. If the cabinet is designed to be hung on the wall, it still falls under this heading but must be distinguished from simple wall brackets or shelving.
- Covers
- Residential metal wardrobes and lockers
- Garage storage cabinets for tools
- Metal kitchen cabinets and pantries
- Industrial storage units for warehouses
- Also under 9403.20
- IKEA (metal beds, shelving)
- Target Room Essentials (metal chairs)
- Wayfair (various metal furniture)
- Fermob (outdoor metal furniture)
- Restoration Hardware (industrial metal pieces)
Codes often confused with 9403.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 9403.10, which is reserved for metal office furniture. It may also be confused with 7323 for small household articles of iron or steel, or 8716 if the cabinet is a mobile tool cart with wheels, which may fall under transport equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940320 (the code used for metal storage cabinet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940320 (the code used for metal storage cabinet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% 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 940320, not only metal storage cabinet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11.1B 46% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.3B 5.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $24.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.3B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.8B 8.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $1.2B 5.4% of world imports
World total: $22.2B 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 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 codes for metal storage cabinet
Brazil splits HS 9403.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9403.20.10Metal kitchen furniture
- 9403.20.90Other metal furniture
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 storage cabinet
What is the HS code for Metal storage cabinet?
The HS code for Metal storage cabinet is 940320 (Furniture; metal, other than for office use). The HS code for metal storage cabinets intended for non-office use is 9403.20.
How do I classify Metal storage cabinet for customs?
Metal storage cabinet is classified under HS code 940320 — Furniture; metal, other than for office use. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between an office cabinet and a general storage cabinet?
Office furniture (9403.10) is typically designed for filing, document storage, or desk-side use, whereas 9403.20 covers larger or more specialized units for home, kitchen, or industrial environments.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal storage cabinet (HS 940320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940320 (the code used for metal storage cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.1B, 46% of world exports), Germany ($1.9B) and Vietnam (about $1.3B). World exports came to about $24.1B, 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 storage cabinet (HS 940320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940320 (the code used for metal storage cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.3B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($1.8B) and the United Kingdom ($1.2B). World imports came to about $22.2B, 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 Metal storage cabinet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940320 for Metal storage cabinet 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 storage cabinet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 940320 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for metal storage cabinet depends on the product's details: 9403.20.10 (Metal kitchen furniture), 9403.20.90 (Other metal furniture).