| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9403308090 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4820900000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Bookcase
A bookcase, also known as a bookshelf, is a piece of furniture with shelves designed for holding books. They are commonly constructed from wood, but can also be made from metal, glass, or synthetic materials.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of a bookcase is to store books in an organized and accessible manner. However, they are frequently used for displaying decorative items, collectibles, photographs, and other personal belongings.
Function:
Bookcases provide vertical storage, maximizing space efficiency. They can be freestanding or designed to be integrated into wall units. Shelves may be adjustable to accommodate books of varying heights. Some bookcases include doors (glass or solid) to protect contents from dust and light.
Usage Scenarios:
- Residential: Living rooms, bedrooms, studies, home offices, libraries.
- Commercial: Libraries, bookstores, offices, schools, universities.
- Public Spaces: Waiting rooms, reading areas.
Common Types:
- Freestanding Bookcases: Independent units, available in various sizes and styles.
- Wall-Mounted Bookcases: Fixed to the wall, saving floor space.
- Corner Bookcases: Designed to fit into corners, maximizing space utilization.
- Ladder Bookcases: Leaning design, often used for decorative display.
- Built-in Bookcases: Integrated into the structure of a room, providing a custom storage solution.
- Rotating Bookcases: Feature rotating shelves for increased storage capacity.
- Modular Bookcases: Consist of individual units that can be arranged in various configurations.
- Glass Bookcases: Feature glass doors or shelves, providing visibility of contents.
- Open Bookcases: Lack doors, offering easy access and visibility.
The declared goods, “bookcase”, fall under the category of wooden furniture used in offices.
Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
- 9403308090: This HS code specifically covers “Wooden furniture of a kind used in offices: Other Other”.
- 94: Chapter 94 – Furniture; bedding, mattresses, supportings, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; mirror, not elsewhere specified or included; glass, not elsewhere specified or included.
- 03: Heading 03 – Seats, whether or not having arms, other than those of heading 94.01.
- 30: Subheading 30 – Other.
- 80: Further breakdown specifying the type of furniture.
- 90: Specific code for wooden furniture of a kind used in offices, other.
Tax Rate Details:
- Basic Tariff: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Additional Tariff (after April 2, 2025): 30%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%