Cotton Sleeping Bag Shell from Japan
An unfilled outer shell for a sleeping bag made entirely from cotton fabric, designed to hold insulation material. It falls under HTS 6307.90.89.50 as a shell for quilts, eiderdowns, comforters, and similar articles specifically identified as sleeping bag shells. The cotton composition and shell purpose distinguish it from filled sleeping bags.
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 cotton content exceeds 85% with lab tests for accurate classification and to avoid reclassification to man-made fiber headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'unfilled shell' to prevent customs treating it as a completed sleeping bag
• Check for current cotton textile import quotas and visa requirements via OTEXA before shipping