Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

HS v2022 Code: 940180

About seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)

HS code 940180 covers a wide range of seating furniture that is not classified elsewhere in the 9401 heading. This includes chairs, stools, benches, and other types of seats used in homes, offices, public spaces, and various other settings. The furniture industry that produces these products plays a crucial role in the global economy, catering to the needs of consumers, businesses, and institutions across diverse sectors.

Production process

The production of seats covered under HS code 940180 typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Depending on the specific design and materials used, the process may include woodworking, metalworking, upholstery, and the use of advanced materials like plastics and composites. Key steps often involve cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing the components to create the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of seats under HS code 940180 include raw materials such as wood, metal, fabrics, and various types of padding and cushioning. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery and tools, as well as skilled labor, to ensure the quality and durability of the final products. Additionally, the industry may utilize a range of fasteners, adhesives, and finishing materials to enhance the aesthetic and functional properties of the seats.

Production outputs

The seats produced under HS code 940180 are used in a wide variety of applications, including residential, commercial, and institutional settings. These products may be consumed by 940110 Seats; of a kind used for aircraft for aircraft interiors, 940120 Seats; of a kind used for motor vehicles for vehicle interiors, and 940130 Swivel seats with variable height adjustment for office and home use. The industry's output also serves the needs of 940140 Seats; other than garden seats or camping equipment, convertible into beds and 940150 Seats; of cane, osier, bamboo or similar materials for specialized furniture applications.

Revisions to 940180

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 940180. The most recent 1 version of this code (940180) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 940180.

Family tree for seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (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/v2022/940180'>940180: Seats; n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (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/v2022/940169'>940169: Seats; with wooden frames, not upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940171'>940171: Seats; with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940179'>940179: Seats; with metal frames, not upholstered, (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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