Egyptian Cotton Full Pillow Protector from China
An encasing pillow protector made from high-thread-count Egyptian cotton to shield against allergens, fully zippered. Falls under HTS 6302.31.9050 as other cotton bed linen, not napped, specifically for pillow protection rather than standard cases. Distinguished from table or toilet linens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'protector' vs 'sham' in docs; shams may go to 6302.31.6010 if decorative
• Ensure hypoallergenic claims are substantiated to prevent FTC violations post-import
• Track origin-specific duties; Egyptian cotton often faces lower safeguards than Asian sources