Striped Cotton Pillowcover from Japan
Classic blue and white striped cotton pillowcover with flange trim, sized for standard pillows in bedding ensembles. Under HTS 6302.31.9040 for other non-napped cotton pillowcovers as bed linen. Stripes are woven, maintaining classification.
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
• Specify stripe pattern on invoice for pattern duty distinctions if applicable; fiber blend tests essential
• Pitfall: woven vs printed stripes rarely changes HTS but affects value
• Use HTSUS lookup for updates