Egyptian Cotton Full Pillow Protector from Japan
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 — 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 '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