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Braided Edge Cotton Pillowcase from Japan

Soft cotton pillowcase with thick braided cord edging around the opening and flanges for a tailored look. Falls under HTS 6302.31.50.40 for cotton pillowcovers with braid trimming, not napped bed linen. Braid adds the decorative element required for this specific subheading.

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

• Specify braid material in CF-7501; synthetic braids may require fiber content disclosure

• Check for flammability compliance if sold for consumer use; bedding has strict standards

• Use HTS 369 suffix precisely for pillowcovers to match statistical reporting