Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 9401

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
94	01	n/a

Code	9401
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	94

Ancestor Codes: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings

This Code: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof

Child Codes: Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment; Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture; Seat; parts; Seats; of a kind used for aircraft; Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; of bamboo; Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan; Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles; Seats; of rattan

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts; Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94; Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered; Lamps, light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included; Buildings; prefabricated

About seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof

hs code 9401 covers a wide range of seating furniture, including chairs, sofas, and other types of seats. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader furniture and home furnishings sector, catering to the needs of residential, commercial, and institutional settings. The production and trade of these products are important contributors to the global economy, with significant implications for industries such as construction, hospitality, and office equipment.

Production process

The production of seats and related furniture under hs code 9401 typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Key steps in the production process include the selection and preparation of raw materials, such as wood, metal, and various upholstery fabrics, the assembly of the frame and structural components, the application of padding and upholstery, and the final finishing and quality control procedures.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of seats and related furniture under hs code 9401 include a variety of raw materials, such as wood, metal, plastics, and textiles. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as cutting, sewing, and assembly tools, are essential for the manufacturing process. Skilled labor, including designers, carpenters, and upholsterers, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 9401 are various types of seating furniture, including chairs, sofas, armchairs, and other seats, whether or not convertible into beds. These products are often consumed by other industries, such as 9403 Furniture; other than seats of heading 9401, 9406 Prefabricated buildings, and 9402 Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; barbers' chairs and similar chairs, and parts thereof, which may incorporate these seats into their own products or use them in their respective settings.

Family tree for seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9401'>9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9402'>9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9403'>9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9404'>9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9405'>9405: Lamps, light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9406'>9406: Buildings; prefabricated</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940110'>940110: Seats; of a kind used for aircraft</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940120'>940120: Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940130'>940130: Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940140'>940140: Seats; convertible into beds, other than garden seats or camping equipment</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940152'>940152: Seats; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940153'>940153: Seats; of rattan</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940159'>940159: Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940161'>940161: Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940169'>940169: Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940171'>940171: Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940179'>940179: Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940180'>940180: Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940190'>940190: Seat; parts</a>"]


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