Cotton Furniture Mover Pads from Germany
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 — 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
• 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