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HS code for Cat scratching post
HS 2022Destination GBConfidence 0.45Reviewed by a second modelOther articles of wood > Other > Other
Section IX: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal; cork and articles of cork; manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basket-ware and wickerwork · Chapter 44: Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal · Heading 4421: Other articles of wood
Why this code
A cat scratching post is a pet article. Chapter 95 Note 5 excludes from 9503 articles identifiable as intended exclusively for animals, so 950300 is out. A simple post, usually sisal-wrapped wood or particleboard on a base, has no furniture function for equipping premises in the Chapter 94 sense. Under GRI 3(b), the wooden core and base give the structure and essential character, so it falls in 4421 as another article of wood (Chapter 44 Note 3 covers particleboard). Large cat trees with platforms and beds are sometimes treated as furniture (940360). If the post is mainly cardboard, sisal rope or textile, 4823, 5609 or 6307 would apply instead. Material is unknown, so review is needed.
Rules applied: GRI 1, Chapter 95 Note 5, Chapter 44 Note 3, GRI 3(b), GRI 6.
Alternatives considered
| Code | Description | Why not |
|---|---|---|
| 9403.60 | Other furniture and parts thereof > Other wooden furniture | Applies only if it is a multi-level cat tree or condo treated as wooden furniture; a simple post lacks furniture character. |
| 6307.90 | Other made-up articles, including dress patterns > Other | Applies only if a textile (carpet or plush) covering gives the essential character. |
| 9503.00 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds | Excluded by Chapter 95 Note 5, which removes pet articles from 9503. |
Information that would confirm the code
- What is the post and base made of (wood, particleboard, cardboard, plastic, metal)?
- Is the post wrapped in sisal rope or in carpet or textile, and which component predominates?
- Is it a simple post, or a cat tree with platforms, beds or houses?
- What are its dimensions and weight?
UK Integrated Tariff line for GB
Other > Other > Other
Confidence 0.35. The product data gives no material, so wood cannot be confirmed; none of the offered lines is supported by evidence (fibreboard, ironing boards and wood logs are not indicated), so the residual 'Other' line is selected with low confidence pending material and construction details.
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