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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
METAL FURNITURE OF A KIND USED IN OFFICE, NESOI
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping metal furniture of a kind used in offices except filing cabinets.
When shipping metal furniture of a kind used in offices except filing cabinets via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Misc. Mfg. Items on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
ShipNerd can ship anything you manufacture — from a single retail sale to pallet loads of wholesale products delivered using LTL Freight.
HS: #940310
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for metal furniture of a kind used in offices except filing cabinets is #940310.
Schedule B: #9403100040
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “METAL FURNITURE OF A KIND USED IN OFFICE, NESOI” is #9403100040 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XX | Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles |
| Chapter | 94 | Furniture; Bedding, Mattresses, Mattress Supports, Cushions and Similar Stuffed Furnishings; Lamps and Lighting Fittings, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included; Illuminated Signs, Illuminated Nameplates and the Like; Prefabricated Buildings |
| Heading | 03 | Other furniture and parts thereof. |
| Sub-Heading | 10 | Metal furniture of a kind used in offices |
| Statistical Classification | 0040 | METAL FURNITURE OF A KIND USED IN OFFICE, NESOI |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #940310), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0040”) to it.
HTS: #9403.10.00.40
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 9403.10.00.40 |
| Category: | Other furniture and parts thereof: |
| 2nd Level: | Other |
| 3rd Level: | Metal furniture of a kind used in offices |
| Description: | Other |
| Unit of Quantity: | No. |
| General Rate of Duty: | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty: | |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 45% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9403.10.00.40 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #21500
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 2 | Capital goods, except automotive |
| 21 | Nonelectrical machinery, except consumer-type |
| 215 | Business machinery and equipment, except computers and related products |
| 21500 | Business machines and equipment |
The End Use code for Business machines and equipment is #21500.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #82131
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 8 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES |
| 82 | FURNITURE AND PARTS THEREOF; BEDDING, MATTRESSES, MATTRESS SUPPORTS, CUSHIONS AND SIMILAR STUFFED FURNISHINGS |
| 821 | |
| 8213 | |
| 82131 | FURNITURE, N.E.S., OF METAL, OF A KIND USED IN OFFICES |
The SITC Classification for “FURNITURE, N.E.S., OF METAL, OF A KIND USED IN OFFICES” is #82131.
NAICS: #337214
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 33 | |
| 337 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing |
| 3372 | Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing |
| 33721 | Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing |
| 337214 | Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #337214 indicates this is a product of the Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing industry.