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Abaca Throw Pillow Cover from Japan

A removable cover for throw pillows woven from abaca (Manila hemp) fibers. Classified under HTS 6304.99.3500 for furnishing articles like cushion covers of non-cotton vegetable fibers, excluding knitted or 9404 items. Abaca is a leaf/stem vegetable fiber.

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 'pillow cover only, not stuffed' to avoid 9404 bedding classification

• Use care labels indicating vegetable fiber wash instructions for CBP compliance