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Crocheted Trim Cotton Pillow Sham from Japan

Decorative pillow shams (pillowcases) from cotton with hand-crocheted trim borders, non-napped surface. Classified as HTS 6302.31.50.10 due to crochet work on cotton pillowcases other than bolsters.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify crochet is applied to cotton base, not standalone, via production records

• Label as 'pillow sham' vs 'case' clearly, but note HTS covers both functional types

• Inspect for alpha-cypermethrin coatings; those go to 6304.20 per subheading note