Embroidered Cotton Pillowcover from Japan
A decorative cotton pillowcover featuring intricate embroidery along the edges and central motifs, designed for standard bed pillows. It falls under HTS 6302.31.50.40 as bed linen of cotton containing embroidery, not napped, specifically classified as pillowcovers. The embroidery qualifies it for this subheading over plain cotton pillowcovers.
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
• Verify cotton content exceeds 85% with lab tests or supplier certificates to avoid reclassification to man-made fiber headings
• Declare embroidery details accurately in entry docs; undervaluation of decorative work is a common audit trigger
• Ensure 'not napped' status by checking fabric finish; napped versions shift to other subheadings