Polyester Quilt Batting from Germany
Polyester quilt batting is a thick, lofty layer of bonded polyester fibers used as filling in quilts and comforters. It falls under HTS 5601.22.00.91 as wadding of man-made fibers, specifically categorized as 'other' wadding articles not exceeding typical flock lengths when processed.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is 100% polyester or predominantly man-made to avoid reclassification under cotton wadding (5601.21)
• Provide lab tests confirming fiber length does not exceed 5 mm if flocked; otherwise, ensure documentation shows wadding structure