Cotton Furniture Mover Pads from China
Heavy-duty pads made entirely from cotton fabric, designed specifically for protecting furniture during moving and transportation. They feature thick padding and reinforced edges to prevent scratches and dents on surfaces. Classified under HTS 6307.90.98.85 as other made-up cotton articles explicitly described as furniture movers' pads.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify 100% cotton composition via lab tests to avoid reclassification; ensure pads are labeled as 'furniture protectors' not general textiles
• Common pitfall: Mixing with synthetic fibers shifts to 6307.90.9886
• Provide moving industry end-use documentation