Cotton Pillow Shell from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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