Subheading · Chapter 94 · Heading 9403
9403.20: Other furniture and parts thereof: other metal furniture
Other metal furniture
Official description Other metal furniture
9403.20 is the HS subheading for other metal furniture, under heading 9403 in chapter 94.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9403 20 00 00 Other metal furniture
- 9403 20 20 00 Beds Free
- 9403 20 80 00 Other Free
- 9403 20 80 20 Bolted and boltless steel shelving units and components thereof, namely steel uprights with two flat connecting surfaces and steel beams without welded upright connectors, where the shelving unit includes any of such components whether or not with decks (regardless of their material) Free
- 9403 20 80 80 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 2
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition on goods for torture and repression
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/1479
- Documents
- C064 Authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture (Regulation (EU) 2019/125)
- Y904 Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, 2022 No.998, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9015
- 9016
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £607m | 66.6% | +0.4% |
 Germany | £51.4m | 5.6% | -6.7% |
 Italy | £22.3m | 2.4% | -6.7% |
 Spain | £20.5m | 2.3% | -0.7% |
 Vietnam | £17.4m | 1.9% | +5.6% |
 Poland | £17.2m | 1.9% | -25.8% |
 France | £16.3m | 1.8% | +4.3% |
 Sweden | £16.1m | 1.8% | -12% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$211.1kUS$211.1k+US$17.4m+US$162.2m+> US$703.3m
Exports: 200
- China: US$11.4bn
- Germany: US$1.6bn
- Vietnam: US$1.2bn
- Mexico: US$769.4m
- Italy: US$733.8m
- United States: US$703.3m
- Poland: US$631.4m
- Canada: US$619.1m
- Taiwan: US$617.6m
- United Kingdom: US$417.9m
- Spain: US$399.6m
- Türkiye: US$379.4m
- Czechia: US$368.6m
- France: US$336.9m
- India: US$312.3m
- Netherlands: US$282.6m
- Thailand: US$247.7m
- Cambodia: US$180.5m
- Sweden: US$177.9m
- Denmark: US$162.2m
- Belgium: US$159.7m
- Austria: US$153.3m
- Malaysia: US$140.3m
- Slovakia: US$118.8m
- Switzerland: US$117.5m
- South Korea: US$105.1m
- Lithuania: US$79.4m
- Indonesia: US$72.4m
- Hungary: US$70m
- Bulgaria: US$56.9m
- Slovenia: US$56.4m
- Portugal: US$56.3m
- Japan: US$47.6m
- Romania: US$42m
- Philippines: US$41.7m
- Singapore: US$40m
- Finland: US$38m
- Serbia: US$36.4m
- Ukraine: US$34.4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$31.6m
- Croatia: US$30.2m
- Russia: US$30m
- Greece: US$29.9m
- Egypt: US$28.4m
- Brazil: US$28.3m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$26.7m
- Australia: US$25.1m
- Estonia: US$20m
- Norway: US$19.1m
- Colombia: US$17.4m
- Latvia: US$17.1m
- South Africa: US$16.4m
- Ireland: US$15.9m
- Morocco: US$15.2m
- El Salvador: US$14.9m
- Costa Rica: US$11.5m
- New Zealand: US$9.7m
- Bahrain: US$9.5m
- Israel: US$9.2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6.6m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$10.2mUS$10.2m+US$48.1m+US$236.3m+> US$648.1m
Imports: 223
- United States: US$6.9bn
- Germany: US$1.6bn
- France: US$1.2bn
- United Kingdom: US$1.1bn
- Netherlands: US$858.4m
- Canada: US$818.1m
- Japan: US$648.1m
- Poland: US$573.9m
- Australia: US$528.8m
- Spain: US$440.9m
- Italy: US$400.8m
- Switzerland: US$380.4m
- Austria: US$356.2m
- Mexico: US$355.7m
- Thailand: US$311.9m
- Belgium: US$307.7m
- Sweden: US$292.6m
- Saudi Arabia: US$278.9m
- United Arab Emirates: US$260.7m
- Czechia: US$243.6m
- Philippines: US$243.3m
- Denmark: US$242.6m
- South Korea: US$236.3m
- Indonesia: US$199.3m
- Romania: US$172.5m
- Norway: US$170.1m
- Taiwan: US$165.5m
- India: US$155.1m
- Vietnam: US$154.6m
- Singapore: US$151.6m
- Malaysia: US$149.4m
- Hungary: US$143.8m
- Ireland: US$142.5m
- Russia: US$133m
- Portugal: US$115.4m
- Israel: US$115.3m
- Slovakia: US$103.9m
- Finland: US$100.1m
- Kazakhstan: US$95.4m
- Nigeria: US$90m
- New Zealand: US$89m
- China: US$82.8m
- Greece: US$80.8m
- Iraq: US$78.7m
- Bulgaria: US$74.4m
- Türkiye: US$72m
- Croatia: US$71.5m
- Chile: US$71m
- Morocco: US$69.4m
- Brazil: US$66.6m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$61.3m
- Ghana: US$59m
- Kenya: US$54m
- Slovenia: US$49.9m
- Lithuania: US$49.3m
- Costa Rica: US$48.1m
- Guatemala: US$47.1m
- Serbia: US$46.2m
- Kuwait: US$44.8m
- South Africa: US$43.6m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$11.4bn | 48.4% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1.6bn | 6.9% |
| 3 | Vietnam | US$1.2bn | 5.3% |
| 4 |  Mexico | US$769.4m | 3.3% |
| 5 | Italy | US$733.8m | 3.1% |
| 6 |  United States | US$703.3m | 3% |
| 7 | Poland | US$631.4m | 2.7% |
| 8 |  Canada | US$619.1m | 2.6% |
| 9 |  Taiwan | US$617.6m | 2.6% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$417.9m | 1.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$6.9bn | 29.2% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1.6bn | 6.7% |
| 3 | France | US$1.2bn | 5.1% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$1.1bn | 4.6% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$858.4m | 3.6% |
| 6 | Canada | US$818.1m | 3.5% |
| 7 |  Japan | US$648.1m | 2.7% |
| 8 | Poland | US$573.9m | 2.4% |
| 9 |  Australia | US$528.8m | 2.2% |
| 10 | Spain | US$440.9m | 1.9% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 163
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N365028 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and eligibility of the Nairobi Protocol of metal furniture from China
- N364817 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of modular partition panels from China
- N363942 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of metal furniture from Vietnam
- N364418 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of metal furniture from China.
- N361764 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of metal furniture from China
- N361192 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of metal furniture from Canada
- 600015269 HMRC
The camp cot bed is designed for use on deployment operations, training, and other military uses in field conditions Compatible with a camp-cot bed-mounted mosquito net and a free standing mosquito net Compatible with the mattresses supplied (optional) Robust and resistant to tears, puncture and…
- 600014705 HMRC
Garden furniture. A 7-piece dining set designed mainly for outdoor use, in the garden, on a patio or in a conservatory for social gatherings. The set consists of 6 gunmetal grey, powder coated aluminium framed chairs, two of these chairs are made as reclining chairs. The seat & the backs of these…
- 600014522 HMRC
A two seat bistro set, which can be used both indoors and outdoors. The set is made up of 2 chairs and a table. They are made of powder coated iron with ceramic mosaic tiles forming the seats and the table area. The chairs are 90 cm high with a seating height of 46 cm. The table is 75 cm high and…
- 600013716 HMRC
A metal framed console table, with a tabletop of wood which has a white Formica covering. The console table was made at Studio B.B.P.R. in Italy, circa 1959.
- 600014360 HMRC
A metal shelf with pegs. Powder coated steel shelf with 4 pegs for hanging coats and hats etc. Compatible with slat panels, and used for organisation. Dimensions are 70mm (H), 215mm (W), 70mm (D). Packaged in a cardboard sleeve
- 600014362 HMRC
A metal shelf with hooks. Powder coated steel shelf with 4 pegs for hanging coats and hats etc. Compatible with slat panels, and used for organisation. Dimensions 110mm (H), 215mm (W), 50mm (D). Packaged in a cardboard sleeve
163 rulings in total for this code
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 9403.20 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 9403.20 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
Imports of other metal furniture into the UK came to £910.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 1% on the year before); China supplied 67%, followed by Germany.
In 2024, countries exported other metal furniture worth US$23.6bn (+8.2% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$11.4bn), followed by Germany.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for other furniture and parts thereof: other metal furniture?
Other furniture and parts thereof: other metal furniture fall under HS subheading 9403.20, part of heading 9403, in section XX of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on other furniture and parts thereof in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9403.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on other furniture and parts thereof in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9403.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most other furniture and parts thereof?
China, with US$11.4bn in 2024 (48.4% of world exports).
Which countries can export other metal furniture to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import other metal furniture from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (67%), Germany (6%) and Italy (2%), out of total imports of £910.9m.