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

HS v2022 Code: 9401

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
94	01	n/a

Code	9401
Version	HS v2022
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; of a kind used for aircraft; Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment of wood, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture; Seats; of bamboo; Seats; convertible into beds of other than wood, other than garden seats or camping equipment; Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; of rattan; Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan; Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment of other than wood, 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 metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles; Seats; parts, of wood, (other than for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister, other than automotive); Seats; convertible into beds of wood, other than garden seats or camping equipment; Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture); Seats; parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister

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; Luminaires and 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 products, including chairs, sofas, and other furniture designed for sitting. This industry plays a crucial role in the global furniture and interior design sectors, catering to the needs of residential, commercial, and institutional settings. The versatility and functionality of these products make them essential components in creating comfortable and aesthetically pleasing living and working environments.

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 processes may include woodworking, metalworking, upholstery, and the use of advanced materials like plastics and composites. Manufacturers often employ computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to streamline the design and production processes, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.

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, fabrics, foams, and other upholstery components. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery and tools, including woodworking equipment, sewing machines, and assembly lines. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor, including carpenters, upholsterers, and designers, to ensure the high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs that characterize this sector.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 9401 are various types of seats, including chairs, sofas, and other seating furniture. These products are often consumed by other industries, such as 9403 Furniture; other than that of heading 9401 or 9402, 9406 Prefabricated buildings, and 9402 Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; barbers' chairs and similar chairs, and parts thereof, which incorporate them into their own products or use them to furnish their respective environments.

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/v2022/94'>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/v2022/9401'>9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9402'>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/v2022/9403'>9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9404'>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/v2022/9405'>9405: Luminaires and 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/v2022/9406'>9406: Buildings; prefabricated</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940110'>940110: Seats; of a kind used for aircraft</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940120'>940120: Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940131'>940131: Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment of wood, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940139'>940139: Seats; swivel with variable height adjustment of other than wood, excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940141'>940141: Seats; convertible into beds of wood, other than garden seats or camping equipment</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940149'>940149: Seats; convertible into beds of other than wood, other than garden seats or camping equipment</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940152'>940152: Seats; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940153'>940153: Seats; of rattan</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940159'>940159: Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940161'>940161: Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940169'>940169: Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940171'>940171: Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940179'>940179: Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940180'>940180: Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940191'>940191: Seats; parts, of wood, (other than for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister, other than automotive)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940199'>940199: Seats; parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the minister</a>"]


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