SITCSection 8

Swivel Seats with Variable Height Adjustment (NES)

Name: Swivel Seats with Variable Height Adjustment (NES) (SITC 82114) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 82114Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $98.4M; YTD $665.6M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $15.2M

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U.S. imports of swivel seats with variable height adjustment (nes) (SITC 82114) totaled $98.4M in July 2026, traded with 55 countries.

Importers of Swivel Seats with Variable Height Adjustment (NES) paid $8.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $54.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Ergonomic 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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24.6K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$98.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$15.2MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$105.2M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 91 of 419 in section 8

Share of section 8 imports0.22%

Basic heading 82114 · $98.4M of $44.8B

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Imports · July 2026

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Vietnam and Mexico together supply 65% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes a swivel seat with height adjustment classified here from one classified under a more specific heading?

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.

Does the type of height-adjustment mechanism affect classification?

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.