Quilt Cover Shell from Germany
An empty cotton shell for quilts with button or tie closures along the edges, providing a protective and decorative layer for quilt batting. Classified in HTS 6307.90.89.95 for its role as an unfilled cotton shell for quilting articles. It lacks internal padding, distinguishing it from finished bedding.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'empty shell - no filling' on packaging; obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment
• Watch for misdeclaration as finished quilts, which attract higher scrutiny