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 Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 17% | — | 17% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
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.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
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
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