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Piped Hem Napped Cotton Pillowcase from Germany

Napped cotton pillowcases with piped hems for durability and elegance, featuring a flanged design for standard pillows. Piping as trimming qualifies under HTS 6302.31.30.10, separate from plain napped varieties. Ideal for luxury hotel linens.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Photograph piping details for CBP review; vague descriptions lead to general rate application

• Monitor absolute quotas for cotton bed linen; exceedance causes visa requirements

• Use HTS-specific invoices to prevent grouping with lower-duty plain linens