Cotton Pillow Shell

Unfilled cotton pillowcases or shells designed to hold pillow inserts, often quilted for structure. Classified in HTS 6307.90.89 as explicitly listed cotton pillow shells, distinct from filled pillows.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+10.0%17%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6302.32.10Higher: 24.9% vs 17%

If printed or for retail bedding sets

Cotton bed linen like printed pillowcases falls under heading 6302.

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 17%

If made from man-made fibers

Non-cotton pillow shells are other made-up articles in the residual subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'shell' or 'unfilled' on invoices to avoid classification as bedding in 6302

Provide construction details (e.g

stitched seams) for customs verification

Ensure no filling material to prevent reclassification as complete pillows