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Cotton Standard Pillowcover from Japan

A 20x26 inch pillowcover made from 100% cotton percale fabric, designed to protect and decorate standard bed pillows. It falls under HTS 6302.31.9040 as other bed linen of cotton, specifically pillowcovers that are not napped. This classification applies to finished pillowcases used in bedding sets.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less 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 for accurate classification; label fiber content per FTC rules

• Avoid misclassifying as table linen if used solely for beds

• Include commercial invoice detailing HTS and country of origin