Embroidered Napped Cotton Pillowcover from Japan
A printed cotton pillowcover featuring embroidery and napped fabric for a soft, plush texture, designed for standard bed pillows. It falls under HTS 6302.21.30.40 due to its cotton composition, printed design, embroidery, and napped finish specifically as a pillowcover. This classification distinguishes it from smooth or non-embroidered bed linens.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% cotton via lab tests to confirm Chapter 63 classification and avoid reclassification to man-made fibers
• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'napped' finish, embroidery details, and printed patterns to match subheading 6302.21.30.40 exactly