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Balloon Cotton Valance

Puffed balloon-style cotton valance for dramatic window toppers, made from lightweight shantung cotton. This is a made-up cotton valance, classified under tariff item 6303.91.00 as a curtain or bed valance of cotton.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%—17%
🇲🇽Mexico17%—17%
🇺🇸United States17%—17%
🇩🇪Germany17%—17%
🇯🇵Japan17%—17%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6304.92.10Lower: 15.5% vs 17%

If the valance is not for a window but for a bed

Bed valances are classified under heading 63.04, which covers furnishing articles, while heading 63.03 is for window curtains and valances.

6303.99.00Higher: 18% vs 17%

If the valance is made of a fibre other than cotton

The tariff item 6303.91.00 is specific to cotton; other materials fall under 6303.99.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Valances are explicitly included in heading 63.03, so ensure the article is made up (e.g

• gathered, hemmed)

• The shantung weave is a cotton fabric variant and does not affect classification

• Provide clear product descriptions to avoid misclassification