Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

HS v2022 Code: 940169

About seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

HS code 940169 covers a wide range of wooden seating furniture, excluding those designed for specialized medical, dental, or other professional applications. This industry plays a crucial role in the global furniture trade, providing comfortable and stylish seating solutions for homes, offices, and public spaces. As consumer demand for high-quality, sustainable furniture continues to grow, the 940169 industry remains an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of wooden seating furniture under HS code 940169 typically involves a combination of traditional woodworking techniques and modern manufacturing processes. Skilled craftsmen use a variety of tools and machinery to shape, join, and finish the wooden frames, ensuring a sturdy and visually appealing final product. Key steps in the production process may include cutting and shaping the wooden components, assembling the frame, and applying any necessary finishes or treatments to the surface.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 940169 industry include high-quality hardwood or softwood lumber, wood-working tools and equipment, such as saws, sanders, and clamps, as well as adhesives, fasteners, and finishing materials like stains, varnishes, and lacquers. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, such as CNC routers and automated assembly lines, to improve efficiency and consistency in their production processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 940169 industry is a wide range of wooden seating furniture, including chairs, benches, and stools, that are not upholstered. These products may be used in residential, commercial, or public settings, and can be found in 940161 Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, 940179 Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, and 940180 Seats; with metal frames, upholstered industries, among others.

Revisions to 940169

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 940169. The most recent 1 version of this code (940169) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 940169.

Family tree for seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940169'>940169: Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940110'>940110: Seats; of a kind used for aircraft</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940120'>940120: Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940141'>940141: Seats; convertible into beds of wood, other than garden seats or camping equipment</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940149'>940149: Seats; convertible into beds of other than wood, other than garden seats or camping equipment</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940152'>940152: Seats; of bamboo</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940153'>940153: Seats; of rattan</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940159'>940159: Seats; of cane, osier or similar materials, other than bamboo or rattan</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940161'>940161: Seats; with wooden frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940171'>940171: Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940179'>940179: Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<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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