U.S. imports of Seats, NES (Not Elsewhere Specified) (SITC 82118) totaled $112.9M in August 2026, imported from 85 countries.
Importers of Seats, NES (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $13.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.96% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Seats, NES (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $112.9M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $99.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSeating that cannot be classified under any more specific seat heading — whether due to unconventional materials, hybrid constructions, or novel designs — falls into this residual category, making it a classification catch-all that customs brokers and importers encounter when standard material-based headings do not fit. Inflatable seats, seats made primarily of plastics, and other non-traditional constructions are common candidates. Because this is a residual heading, the burden is on the importer to demonstrate that no more specific classification applies, which requires thorough product documentation.
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10.4K import shipments a month
Importers should prepare detailed technical specifications covering all materials by composition and weight, construction methods, and intended end use. A written classification analysis explaining why each more specific seat heading does not apply strengthens the entry and reduces the risk of a CBP challenge. Binding ruling requests are advisable for novel or high-volume products.
Inflatable seats and beanbag chairs are common candidates for the NES seat heading when their primary material (e.g., PVC, polyester fill) does not align with the cane, wood, or metal frame headings. However, classification is always fact-specific, and the precise material composition and construction should be reviewed against all applicable headings before entry.
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Basic heading 82118 · $112.9M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 84% of it. China pays 13.1% duty; Canada 0.1%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$112.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1B of Seats, NES (Not Elsewhere Specified) and exported $135.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.