Quilt Cover Shell from Japan
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 — 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
• 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