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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of swivel seats with variable height adjustment (nes) (SITC 82114) totaled $88.2M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Swivel Seats with Variable Height Adjustment (NES) paid $7.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $51.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataErgonomic and task seating with pneumatic or mechanical height-adjustment mechanisms falls here when not more specifically classified elsewhere — making the "not elsewhere specified" qualifier the key classification checkpoint for importers. These seats are a staple of the commercial office furniture supply chain, and buyers sourcing from high-volume manufacturing countries should be aware that office seating has been subject to Section 301 tariff actions affecting certain origins. Proper documentation of the adjustment mechanism type (gas-lift, screw, ratchet) can be relevant to both classification and admissibility review.
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The NES (not elsewhere specified) qualifier means this heading captures swivel, height-adjustable seats that do not meet the specific criteria of other seat categories — for example, they are not made primarily of cane or bamboo, are not convertible into beds, and are not vehicle seats. If a more specific heading applies, that heading takes precedence under classification hierarchy rules.
Generally, the mechanism type — whether pneumatic gas-lift, threaded screw, or ratchet — does not change the heading-level classification, but it may be relevant at the tariff-line level and can affect product safety compliance requirements in the destination market. Importers should confirm the specific HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker, as line-level distinctions can carry different duty rates.
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