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CBP classifies outdoor table-and-seat sets by the table, even when the seats are 71% of the value

In three rulings since 2025, CBP classified outdoor table-and-seat sets as tables, including one where the seats were 71% of the set's value.

57 Percent, Four aluminum sling chairs · +32.6% on the period

In the example, the chairs outweigh and outvalue the table

Worked example: share of a five-piece set's weight and value by component, percent

In the example, the chairs outweigh and outvalue the tableBar chart with 2 points from Table (aluminum frame and HPL top) to Four aluminum sling chairs, in Percent. Series: Share of weight (%), Share of value (%). Values range from 0 to 65.020406080Table (aluminum frame and HPL top)Four aluminum sling chairsTable (aluminum frame and HPL top): 43Four aluminum sling chairs: 5757Table (aluminum frame and HPL top): 35Four aluminum sling chairs: 6565
In the example, the chairs outweigh and outvalue the tableBar chart with 2 points from Table (aluminum frame and HPL top) to Four aluminum sling chairs, in Percent. Series: Share of weight (%), Share of value (%). Values range from 0 to 65.050100Table (aluminum frame and HPL top)Four aluminum sling chairsTable (aluminum frame and HPL top): 43Four aluminum sling chairs: 5757Table (aluminum frame and HPL top): 35Four aluminum sling chairs: 6565
  • Share of weight (%)
  • Share of value (%)
Example with round numbers: table 60 lb and $700; four chairs 80 lb and $1,300. Source: rulings.cbp.gov
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RulesCBP classifies outdoor table-and-seat sets by the table, even when the seats are 71% of the value FeatureIn three rulings since 2025, CBP classified outdoor table-and-seat sets as tables, including one where the seats were 71% of the set's value.