Polyester Knitted Throw Pillow Cover from Japan
A decorative pillow cover made from knitted polyester fabric, used for furnishing sofas and beds. It falls under HTS 6304.91.01.40 as a knitted furnishing article of man-made fibers, not classified as furniture parts under heading 9404. The open-ended design allows insertion of a pillow form.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% man-made fibers via lab testing to confirm 6304 classification
• Ensure labeling indicates 'knitted or crocheted' and country of origin for CBP compliance
• Avoid classifying as furniture covers under 6304.92 if not primarily knitted construction