Product classification
HS code for Plastic storage cabinet: 9403.70
Furniture, plastic.
Classification of plastic storage cabinet under HS 9403.70
Plastic storage cabinets are classified under HS code 9403.70. This classification falls under Chapter 94, which covers furniture, bedding, and similar products. Heading 9403 is reserved for other furniture and parts thereof, and subheading 9403.70 specifically identifies furniture made of plastics. To be classified here, the cabinet must be designed for placing on the floor or ground and used for equipping private dwellings, offices, schools, or similar environments. The essential character of the item as furniture—providing storage space while being a movable or fixed piece of room equipment—dictates its placement in Chapter 94 rather than Chapter 39. Note 2 to Chapter 94 specifies that the articles must be designed for placing on the floor, though it includes hanging cabinets. Plastic cabinets used for organization, whether in a garage, kitchen, or office, fall under this code provided they are not specially designed for medical or dental use. The classification is also supported by Note 2(x) to Chapter 39, which explicitly excludes furniture of Chapter 94 from the plastics chapter, ensuring that finished furniture items are grouped by their utility rather than just their material composition.
- Covers
- Free-standing plastic wardrobes
- Plastic utility storage cabinets
- Modular plastic shelving units with doors
- Plastic bedside cabinets
- Plastic tool storage cabinets (floor-standing)
- Plastic kitchen pantries
- Also under 9403.70
- Keter (plastic storage, outdoor furniture)
- IKEA (plastic chairs, storage)
- Lifetime Products (plastic tables)
- Grosfillex (commercial plastic furniture)
- Kartell (designer plastic furniture)
Codes often confused with 9403.70
Common mistake. Misclassification often occurs with HS code 3923.10, which covers plastic boxes, cases, and crates for the conveyance or packing of goods. While a cabinet is a container, it is intended for permanent or semi-permanent furniture use rather than transport. Additionally, small plastic drawer organizers may be confused with HS code 3926.90 (other articles of plastic) or 3924.90 (household articles). If the item is not large enough to be considered furniture, it may fall into these Chapter 39 categories. Metal cabinets are classified under 9403.10 or 9403.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940370 (the code used for plastic storage cabinet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940370 (the code used for plastic storage cabinet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% 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 940370, not only plastic storage cabinet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 48% of world exports
- 2 Italy $249M 6.3% of world exports
- 3 Israel $178M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $821M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $192M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $187M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 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 plastic storage cabinet
Brazil classifies plastic storage cabinet under NCM 9403.70.00: HS 9403.70 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 plastic storage cabinet
What is the HS code for Plastic storage cabinet?
The HS code for Plastic storage cabinet is 940370 (Furniture; plastic). The HS code for plastic storage cabinets used as furniture is 9403.70.
How do I classify Plastic storage cabinet for customs?
Plastic storage cabinet is classified under HS code 940370 — Furniture; plastic. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic medical cabinets classified here?
No, medical, surgical, or dental furniture is classified under HS code 9402, even if made of plastic.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic storage cabinet (HS 940370)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940370 (the code used for plastic storage cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 48% of world exports), Italy ($249M) and Israel ($178M). 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 plastic storage cabinet (HS 940370)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940370 (the code used for plastic storage cabinet) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($821M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($192M) and the United Kingdom ($187M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 Plastic storage cabinet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940370 for Plastic 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 plastic storage cabinet in Brazil?
In Brazil, plastic storage cabinet (HS 940370) is classified under NCM 9403.70.00.