Find HS Code and trade information for storage cabinets

Storage Cabinets

Storage cabinets are enclosed furniture pieces used for storing a variety of items, offering a concealed and organized solution for decluttering spaces. They are prevalent in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Material

Cabinets are constructed from a diverse range of materials, each impacting durability, aesthetics, and cost:

• Wood: A classic choice, offering warmth and a range of finishes. Common wood types include:
  • Solid Wood: Durable and aesthetically pleasing, but generally more expensive. Examples include oak, maple, cherry, and walnut.
  • Plywood: Constructed from layers of wood veneer, offering stability and affordability.
  • Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF): An engineered wood product, smooth surface ideal for painting, generally less expensive than solid wood or plywood.
  • Particleboard: Least expensive wood option, often covered with laminate or veneer.
• Metal: Typically steel, offering high durability and resistance to fire and corrosion. Common in garages, workshops, and industrial settings.
• Plastic: Lightweight and water-resistant, suitable for damp environments or temporary storage.
• Combination Materials: Cabinets may incorporate a mix of materials, such as a wood frame with metal doors.

Purpose & Function

The primary function of storage cabinets is to provide secure and organized storage. Specific purposes include:

• General Storage: Storing household items, office supplies, tools, or personal belongings.
• Specialty Storage: Designed for specific items, such as:
  • File Cabinets: Organizing documents.
  • Medicine Cabinets: Storing medications and toiletries.
  • Tool Cabinets: Organizing hand tools and power tools.
  • Lab Cabinets: Storing chemicals and laboratory equipment.

Usage Scenarios

• Residential: Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, garages.
• Commercial: Offices, schools, hospitals, retail stores, restaurants.
• Industrial: Workshops, warehouses, factories, laboratories.

Common Types

• Base Cabinets: Standalone cabinets, often with doors and drawers. Commonly used in kitchens and workshops.
• Wall Cabinets: Mounted to the wall, maximizing vertical space. Common in kitchens, bathrooms, and offices.
• Tall Cabinets/Pantry Cabinets: Provide substantial storage capacity. Common in kitchens and utility rooms.
• File Cabinets: Designed for storing hanging files, available in vertical or lateral configurations.
• Lockers: Typically metal, providing secure storage for personal belongings in schools, gyms, and workplaces.
• China Cabinets/Display Cabinets: Feature glass doors and shelves for displaying decorative items.
• Corner Cabinets: Designed to fit into corner spaces, maximizing storage efficiency.
• Mobile Cabinets: Equipped with wheels for easy relocation.

Storage cabinets can be categorized based on material, intended use, and construction. These cabinets are generally used for organizing and storing items in offices, shops, kitchens, or other commercial settings. The following HS codes may be relevant:

• 8304000000: This HS code covers desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, office-stamp stands and similar office or desk equipment and parts thereof, of base metal, other than office furniture of heading 9403. This applies to smaller storage solutions typically found on or near a desk.

  • 83: Base metal articles.
  • 04: Desk, office and similar articles.
  • 000000: Specifically for desk-top filing or card-index cabinets, paper trays, etc., of base metal.

• 9403200082: This HS code covers other furniture and parts thereof, of wood, other, specifically storage cabinets, whether or not with doors, drawers or shelves, for use in offices, shops or other commercial establishments. This is applicable to wooden storage cabinets used in commercial settings.

  • 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar articles; lamps, lighting fittings, electrical and non-electrical; signboards, nameplates, badges and similar articles; prefabricated buildings.
  • 03: Furniture and parts thereof.
  • 200082: Specifically for wooden storage cabinets for commercial use. The base rate is 0.0%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025. Steel and aluminum products also have an additional tariff of 25%.

• 9403409060: This HS code covers other furniture and parts thereof, wooden furniture of a kind used in the kitchen, other, specifically cabinets designed for permanent installation. This applies to wooden kitchen cabinets intended for fixed placement.

  • 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar articles; lamps, lighting fittings, electrical and non-electrical; signboards, nameplates, badges and similar articles; prefabricated buildings.
  • 03: Furniture and parts thereof.
  • 409060: Specifically for wooden kitchen cabinets designed for permanent installation. The base rate is 0.0%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.

• 3925900000: This HS code covers builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included, other. This applies to storage cabinets made of plastic.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 25: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 900000: Specifically for builders' ware of plastics not elsewhere specified. The base rate is 5.3%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.

• 3925100000: This HS code covers builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of a capacity exceeding 300 liters. If the cabinets are large enough to be considered 'reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers', this HS code may be applicable.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 25: Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 100000: Specifically for reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers exceeding 300 liters. The base rate is 6.3%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.

Regarding HS code 9403200082, please note the need to verify the material (wood) and be aware of the additional tariff of 25.0% (increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025) and the 25% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products.