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Lace-Trimmed Cotton Pillowcases from Germany

Soft cotton pillowcases with delicate lace edging around the opening and hem. Classified under HTS 6302.31.5050 for other cotton bed linen containing lace trimming, not napped. The lace detail elevates it from plain pillowsham cases.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

20.9%

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

• Document lace as trimming (not structural) to maintain classification; photos help during customs review

• Comply with FTC fiber content rules by labeling exact cotton percentage on packaging

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on cotton textiles from certain origins like China or India