Embroidered Knitted Cotton Pillowcase from Japan
Knitted cotton pillowcase featuring decorative embroidery along the hem, classified as bed linen under HTS 6302.10.00.05. The embroidery does not alter its primary function as a pillow protector made from crocheted cotton. Popular for hotel and boutique bedding.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document embroidery as trim (under 18 sq cm) to stay in bed linen; excess may reclassify
• Test for colorfastness per AATCC standards to meet import quality requirements
• Separate valuation for embroidery thread if over 7% by weight to avoid duties