Product classification
HS code for Rattan chair: 9401.53
Seats, of rattan.
Classification of rattan chair under HS 9401.53
Rattan chairs are classified under HS code 9401.53. This classification is found within Chapter 94, which covers furniture, bedding, and similar furnishings. Heading 9401 specifically includes seats (other than those of heading 9402), whether or not they are convertible into beds. The Harmonized System distinguishes seats based on their primary material of construction. Subheading 9401.53 is the specific international designation for seats made of rattan. This classification takes precedence over general furniture headings because the item is specifically a seat. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), the functional nature of the product as a seat is the primary determinant for heading 9401, while the material (rattan) determines the specific subheading. This applies to chairs used in both indoor and outdoor settings. If the chair features a metal frame but the seat and back are woven rattan, it is typically still classified here if the rattan defines the item's essential character.
- Covers
- Rattan armchairs
- Rattan dining chairs
- Rattan bar stools
- Rattan rocking chairs
- Rattan sofas and loveseats
- Rattan garden seats
- Also under 9401.53
- Serena & Lily rattan chairs
- Sika Design rattan furniture
- IKEA rattan chairs (e.g., AGEN)
- specialized artisan rattan furniture
Codes often confused with 9401.53
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9403.83, which is for other rattan furniture like tables or cabinets; seats must always stay in 9401. Another error is using 9401.52, which is specifically for bamboo seats. If the chair is made of synthetic or plastic wicker designed to look like rattan, it should be classified under 9401.80 as "other seats."
Top exporters and importers of HS 940153 (the code used for rattan chair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940153 (the code used for rattan chair) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 34% 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 940153, not only rattan chair.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $41M 59% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.4M 6.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 France $3.0M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $34M 34% of world imports
- 2 France $7.8M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Japan $5.8M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $100M 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 rattan chair
Brazil classifies rattan chair under NCM 9401.53.00: HS 9401.53 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 rattan chair
What is the HS code for Rattan chair?
The HS code for Rattan chair is 940153 (Seats; of rattan). The HS code for a chair made of rattan is 9401.53.
How do I classify Rattan chair for customs?
Rattan chair is classified under HS code 940153 — Seats; of rattan. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cushions included in this HS code?
Yes, if the cushions are sold with the rattan chair as a single unit, they are classified together under 9401.53.
Which countries are the top exporters of rattan chair (HS 940153)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940153 (the code used for rattan chair) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($41M, 59% of world exports), Vietnam (about $4.4M) and France ($3.0M). World exports came to about $70M, 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 rattan chair (HS 940153)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940153 (the code used for rattan chair) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($34M, 34% of world imports), France ($7.8M) and Japan ($5.8M). World imports came to about $100M, 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 Rattan chair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940153 for Rattan 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 rattan chair in Brazil?
In Brazil, rattan chair (HS 940153) is classified under NCM 9401.53.00.