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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of seats with metal frames (nes) (SITC 82117) totaled $297.8M in April 2026, traded with 74 countries.
Importers of Seats with Metal Frames (NES) paid $44.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $236.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMetal-frame seating spans a wide commercial range — from tubular-steel café chairs and aluminum outdoor furniture used indoors to powder-coated iron accent pieces — and is classified here when not more specifically described elsewhere. The metal frame is the defining structural element, regardless of whether the seat surface is upholstered, slatted, or bare. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports can indirectly affect the cost of domestically produced metal-frame furniture, while Section 301 actions have directly targeted finished metal-frame seating from certain origins.
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Classification depends on which material provides the essential character and primary structural support. If the metal frame is the dominant structural component, the seat belongs here; if wood is the primary structural element with metal used only for hardware or minor supports, the wooden-frame heading would apply. Mixed-material pieces require a fact-specific determination, and a licensed customs broker should be consulted.
Section 301 tariff actions have applied to a broad range of furniture, including metal-frame seats, from certain origins. Importers should verify the current status of any applicable Section 301 lists and whether any exclusions or modifications apply to their specific product and supplier country, as the scope and rates have changed over time.
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