HTSUS Chapter 94 on the customs broker exam

Chapter 94 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Furniture; bedding, mattresses; lamps and lighting fittings; prefab buildings. Across the released customs broker exams, 4 questions turn on classifying goods in this chapter. Drawn from 4 released sittings, April 2019 through October 2024. Below: every heading CBP has tested, the official heading text, and each exam question that used it.

9403 — Other furniture and parts thereof

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a hanging wall shelf made of steel with a wood accent trim, a metal framed mirror, and a metal hanging bar with three metal hooks that extend from the bottom of the shelf? The shelf is intended to be used as a wall hanging vanity where accessories can be placed on the shelf and hung from the hooks.
April 2019 exam, question 63 · tests 9403.20.0050. Full question, answer and citation →
What is the CLASSIFICATION of a greenhouse cabinet measuring 48” high by 36” wide by 20” deep? The greenhouse is constructed of a wooden frame with unreinforced, translucent plastic sides and roof that allow for light to enter. The wooden frame is the component that forms the structure of the greenhouse and gives the item its essential character. The front of the greenhouse has two cabinet doors that open to reveal three interior wooden shelves for plants. The shelves specifically fit the width and depth of the greenhouse. The greenhouse is intended for placement on the ground or floor.
October 2020 (AM) exam, question 44 · tests 9403.60.8051. Full question, answer and citation →
What is the CLASSIFICATION of a greenhouse cabinet measuring 48" high by 36" wide by 20" deep? The greenhouse is constructed of a wooden frame with unreinforced, translucent plastic sides and roof that allow for light to enter. The wooden frame is the component that forms the structure of the greenhouse and gives the item its essential character. The greenhouse has two cabinet doors that open to reveal three, evenly spaced, interior wooden shelves for plants. The shelves specifically fit the width and depth of the greenhouse. The greenhouse is designed for placement on the ground or floor.
October 2024 exam, question 34 · tests 9403.60.8081. Full question, answer and citation →

9402 — Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists' chairs); barbers' chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements; parts of the foregoing articles

What is the CLASSIFICATION of a standard 90% polyester and 10% cotton textile fabric dentist seat manufactured in Switzerland and whose armre sts, leg rest, footrest, backrest, and seat base are upholstered and affixed to an aluminum metal f rame? The dentist seat frame encompasses the ability to rotate, recline, and elevate. The dentist seat does not incorporate dental appliances such as a cus pidor (spittoon), mouth rinser, or instruments for drilling or filling.
April 2021 exam, question 25 · tests 9402.10.0000. Full question, answer and citation →

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